Lot 1673

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Orodes II, (57-38 B.C.), silver drachm, Ecbatana mint, (2.84 g), obv. short bearded bust to left, wearing torque, in front a star, behind crescent over star, rev. archer enthroned to right, (Sell. anchor iv), mint mark below, (S.7445, Sell.48.9); Kingdom of, Artabanus III, (c.A.D. 80-90), silver drachm, (3.10 gm), Ecbatana mint, obv. medium size bust wearing a diadem to left with square cut beard, hair in vertical lines, rev. archer seated right on throne represented as a cross, seven line inscription, monogram AT and dot, (S.5826, Sellwood 74.6, Shore 404). Fine - very fine. (2)