New Parthian

Picked up this Orodes II from Johns auction.


Orodes II (57 - 38 B.C.)
AR Drachm
O: Diademed and draped bust left, wearing medium beard.
R: Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow.
Susa Mint
3.5g
20mm
Sellwood 45.20

 

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Cool, Mr @Mat ! great centering and detail on the obv. I really like the toning / patina... really cool. He's that guy who killed off Crassus from the 1st Triumvirate...

I captured mine from @John Anthony also.


PARTHIA Orodes II 57-37BC AR Drachm 18mm 3.3g - Crassus gold - Ekbatana mint stars crsnt Arsakes on throne bow anchor Sellwd48.9

 

A beautiful example.

 

Very nice example...and from a scarcer mint as well! Congrats!

 

I agree, a nice example!
My only Parthian coin:

 

A nice one, Randy.

 

Your type of Parthian coin has always been one on my favorites, @randygeki !

It would make a great neon sign.

 

Beautiful coin, Mat! Whenever I see a post on Parthians, it makes me want to expand my collection.