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Lot 85:

Parthian Empire. Orodes II (57-37 BC). AR Drachm. Ekbatana

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Parthian Empire. Orodes II (57-37 BC). AR Drachm. (3.62g/ 18mm). Ekbatana. Diademed bust left, wart on forehead, neck torque ends in sea horse; star before, crescent above star behind/ BASILEWS BASILEWN AR-SAKOU EUERGETOU DIKAIOU EPIFANOUS [F]ILELLHNOS, Arsakes I seated right on throne, holding bow; anchor behind, monogram below bow. Sellwood 48.9; Shore 261. Very fine, golden tone.