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368

Parthian Kingdom. Vologases I. Silver Drachm (2.86 g), second reign, ca. AD 58-77. Ekbatana. Diademed

bust of Vologases I left, with tapering square cut beard and wart on forehead. Rev. Archer seated right on

throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 70.13; Shore 373; cf. Sunrise 424. Incredibly full

flan. NGC grade MS; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5.

$400

From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.

369

Parthian Kingdom. Orodes II. Silver Drachm (3.71 g), 57-38 BC. Mithradatkart, ca. 50-42 BC. Diademed

bust of Orodes II left; star before, crescent behind. Rev. Archer seated right on throne, holding bow;

monogram below bow. Sellwood 47.9; cf. Shore 241; cf. Sunrise 373. NGC grade AU*; Strike: 5/5, Sur-

face: 5/5.

$300

From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.

370

Parthian Kingdom. Phraates IV. Silver Drachm (4.09 g), 38/7-2 BC. Rhagai. Diademed bust of Phraates

IV left, wart on forehead behind; eagle flying left, crowning king with wreath. Rev. Archer seated right on

throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Cf. Sellwood 52.12 (legend); cf. Shore 280; cf. Sunrise 392.

NGC grade AU; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5.

$300

From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.