Lot 2074

Description

Parthia, Kingdom of, Orodes II, (c.57-38 B.C.) silver drachm, (3.96 grams), Rhagae mint, obv. small size bust wearing a diadem to left with short beard, star before, crescent over star behind, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, monogram **PRG*, anchor behind, (cf.S.7445, Sellwood 48.10, Shore 262 [this coin]). Grey tone, attractive nearly extremely fine, scarce.

Ex. Shore Collection, Classical Numismatic Group New York auction, December 5, 1995 (lot 262).