Lot 2007

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Orodes I, (90-77 B.C.) (Sellwood Unknown king), silver drachm, (4.11 grams), Margiane mint, obv. medium size bare-headed bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem, rev. archer seated right on three legged throne wearing helmet, five line inscription, with left hand side of legend reads from inside the design, (cf.S.7384, Sellwood 30.20, Shore 137 [this coin]). Extremely fine and rare.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 137).