Lot 2009

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Orodes I, (90-77 B.C.) (Sellwood Unknown king), silver drachm, (3.92 grams), Ecbatana mint, obv. medium size bare-headed bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem, rev. archer seated right on throne wearing helmet, five line inscription, with bottom legend reading from outside the design, (cf.S.7382, Sellwood 30.27, Shore 140 [this coin]). Extremely fine and rare.

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