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Tyrants of the Tigris & euphrates
97
Parthian Kingdom
Silver Drachm. (4.14 g), 87-80 BC
Mithradates III, Parthian King, 87-80 BC
Sellwood 31.6 (Orodes I); Shore 123; Sunrise -. Superb Extremely Fine.
Rhagai mint. Bust of Mithradates III left, wearing tiara decorated with a central six-pointed star. Re-
verse: Archer seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand.
98
Parthian Kingdom
Silver Drachm. (4.10 g), 80-75 BC
Orodes I, Parthian King, 80-75 BC
Sellwood 34.2 var. (Sinatruces); Shore 145 var. (Sinatruces); Sunrise 309 var. Superb Ex-
tremely Fine.
Ekbatana mint. Bust of Orodes left, wearing tiara decorated with central floral pattern; anchor behind.
Reverse: Archer seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand.
96
Parthian Kingdom
Silver Tetradrachm. (15.51 g), 87-80 BC
Mithradates III, Parthian King, 87-80 BC
Sellwood 31.2 (Orodes I); Shore 121 = Sunrise 307 (this coin). Choice Very Fine.
Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Bust of Mithradates III left, wearing tiara decorated with a central
eight-pointed star. Reverse: Archer seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; A below bow.