Parthian Kingdom, (2), Mithradates II (c.123-188BC), Drachm, diademed and cuirassed bust left, long beard with tiara ornamented with star device, rev. above, BASILEOS, on right, BASILEON, in exergue, MEGALON, on left, ARSAKON/EPIPHANOUS, Archer seated on throne right, holding bow, 12h, (Sear, 7372; Sellwood, 28/3), Clear strike with mild carbon-spotting, toned, very fine; Orodes II, (57-37BC), Drachm, Kanagavar mint, short bearded bust left, star before, crescent behind, rev. above, BASILEOS/BASILEON, on right, ARSAKON, in exergue, ENERGETON/DIKAION, on left, EPIPHANOUS/PHILELLINOS, archer enthroned right holding bow, kappa below bow, beta before archer, 12h, (Sear, 7441; Sellwood, 47/15), lustrous with clear strike, toned, very fine.
Estimate: £100 - £120