Lot 386
Orodes I (80-75 BC), Silver Drachm, 4.08g, 12h. Orodes I (80-75 BC), Silver Drachm, 4.08g, 12h. Minted at Rhagae. Short bearded bust left in diademed bound tiara, decorated with a row of pearls-on-stalk round the crest and a fleur-de-lys on side, pellet ended spiral torque, anchor behind head, dotted border. Rev. Archer enthroned right, six-line inscription ??S???OS ??G???Y ??S???Y ?Y??G???Y ??IF?NOYS F????????S (S 34.3 (Sinatruces)). Extremely fine, well centred on both sides. Scarce. On the attribution to Orodes I of this issue and the related literature see: G.R.F. Assar "A Revised Parthian Chronology of the Period 91-55 B.C.", Parthica 8 (2007/8), 55-104 (at 75-82).
Estimated Value $1,800-UP.
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