Description: Parthia, Orodes II (57 - 38 BC). AR Drachm. Diademed bust left, wearing torque with pellet end / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ; archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand, monogram below bow.

Diameter: AR20 mm

Weight: 3,98 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: Sellwood 45.9

Commentary: grey patina, decent details, reverse slightly off-center

History: In 53 BC Orodes' general Surena defeated Marcus Licinius Crassus and his seven legions in the famous Battle of Carrhae.

Article Number: 041-02-07-41652