Greek Silver & Bronze
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Lot 1974 Greek Silver & Bronze
Estimate $120
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PARTHIA, Kingdom of, Orodes II, (c.57-38 B.C.) silver drachms, (3.2, 3.3 grams), Ecbatana and Rhagae mint, obv. large size bust wearing a diadem to left with short beard, star before, crescent behind, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, - over AT monogram and **PRG* under bow, (cf.S.7443, Sellwood 47.5, 47.8, Shore 239, 240). First with corrosion on the reverse, good fine or better. (2)
The Parthian kings were called brothers of the sun and moon, hence the star and crescent on their coins.
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