KINGS OF PARTHIA. Orodes II, circa 57-38 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 4.06 g, 1 h), Rhagai, c. 40 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Orodes to left, wearing torc with griffin; in field to left, star; behind head to right, crescent above star. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΑΡΣΑΚΟY EYEPΓETOY ΔΙΚΑΙΟY ΕΠIΦΑNOYΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Arsakes I seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow; anchor behind throne. Sellwood 48.10. Shore 262. Sunrise 382. Very nicely toned and well centered. About extremely fine.
From the collection of W. F. Stoecklin, Amriswil, Switzerland, acquired from Münzen und Medaillen in Basel prior to 1975;.