Lot 2060

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Orodes II, (c.57-38 B.C.) silver drachm, (3.45 grams), Mithradatkart mint, obv. medium size bust wearing a diadem to left with short beard, star before, crescent behind, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, monogram MT over **Q*, (S.7443, Sellwood 47.9, Shore 241). Stained with dirt adhesion on the reverse, otherwise very fine and scarce.

Ex. Spink Australia, April 21, 1978 by private purchase.