Watch List notes:

Kings of Parthia, Orodes II AR Drachm. Mithradatkart, circa 55 BC. Short-bearded bust to left, wearing single banded diadem and spiral torque, being crowned by Nike standing to left behind / ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC ΒΑCΙΛΕΩN ΑΡCΑΚΟY ΦIΛOΠATOPOC ΔΙΚΑΙΟY ΕΠIΦΑNOYC ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; anchor behind throne, monogram below bow. The New York Sale XXXIV, 2015, lot 425; Sellwood 42.2 var. (different mint); Sunrise 360 var. (same). 3.96g, 20mm, 1h.

Good Very Fine. Extremely Rare.

From the Professor Shir Mohammad Collection.

After two years of power struggle between Orodes II and his brother Mithradates IV, this issue was struck to celebrate Orodes' final victory.