Orodes II 45 – 38 BCE; AR (Silver) Drachm – Parthian Empire
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| Empire: | Parthian |
| King: | Orodes II |
| Reign: | 45-38 BCE |
| Circa Date: | 45-38 BCE |
| Mint: | Ectabana (Modern Hamadan in Iran) |
| Denomination: | AR Drachm |
| Weight: | 2.8 g |
| Size: | 20.4 mm |
| Die Axis: | 0° |
| Obverse: | Bare-headed bust left, with long pointed beard, wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above and star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets. |
| Reverse: | Greek inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ/ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ.
Translation: Of King of Kings / Arsaces (1st Parthian King and Founder of the Parthian Empire)/ Euergetes (Benefactor)/ Dikaios (The Just)/ Epiphanes (The Illustrious)/ Philhellene (Friend of the Greeks). King Arsaces I King of Parthia seated right on throne; with bow in right hand; anchor behind. AT Monogram below bow for Ecbatana Mint. |
| References: | Shore 261; Sellwood 48.9 |
| Provenance: | Available on Request |
| Grade: | Very Fine |
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