Lot 2005

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Orodes I, (c.90-77 B.C.) (Sellwood Unknown king), silver drachm, (3.81 grams), Rhagae mint, obv. medium size bare-headed bust to left with very short beard, wearing diadem, rev. archer seated to right, five line inscription, with variations from standard, (cf.S.7382; Sellwood 30.16, Shore 133 [this coin]). Nearly extremely fine, large oversized flan, reverse struck from worn dies, small flan crack, scarce.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 133).