KINGS of PARTHIA. Orodes II. Circa 57-38 BC. AR Drachm (22mm, 4.03 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 40 BC. Diademed and draped bust left; star to left, to right, crescent above star / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow; behind throne, symbol above anchor symbol. Sellwood 48.8; Sunrise –; Shore 260. Iridescent toning, tiny scratch on reverse, underlying luster. Near EF.
From the Dr. Stephen J. Antonello Collection, purchased from Derek Warden, 7 January 2011.