Orodes II; AR Drachm
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