Description

Parthian Empire, 247 B.C. - 224 A.D.

Orades II, 57-38.

AR Drachm, circa 50-42.

Obverse: Diademed bust of Orodes II left, with short cut beard, star in front, crescent behind.

Reverse: Archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand, no border. 

Severn-line Greek inscription.

ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ

Mint Rhagae, situated at or near present day Tehran, Iran.

Silver, 3.96g, 21mm.

Reference: Sellwood 47.8.

Grade: Lustrous, weakly struck on the obverse, otherwise about Extremely fine.