Lot 3216
Kingdom of Parthia. Unknown King or Orodes I, c. 90-70 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.04 g) minted at Seleucia on the Tigris. Diademed bust left of king. Reverse: Archer seated right on throne; below bow, monogram. Sellwood 30.9 (Unknown king); Shore 129 (Orodes I). Wonderful portrait struck on a large, round flan. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
The reverse portrayal resembles a Persian satrap wearing a kidaris.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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| Realized $9,488 |
