Parthia, Kingdom of, Orodes I, (90-77 B.C.) silver drachm, (3.97 g), Rhagae mint, obv. small size bust wearing a tiara to left with short beard, with eight pointed star in centre, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, (cf.S.7389, Sellwood 31.6, Shore 123); Orodes II, (c.57-38 B.C.) silver drachm, (3.95 g), Mithradatkart mint, obv. large size bust with wart wearing a diadem to left with short beard, star before crescent behind, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, anchor behind, monogram MT without W below bow, (S.7444, Sellwood 47.31, Shore 256) (illustrated). Toned, very fine - nearly extremely fine. (2)
Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously Noble Numismatics Sale 82, lot 3956 and 3957.
($90-100)