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Parthian Kingdom
Billon Tetradrachm. (13.54 g), 57-38 BC
Orodes II, Parthian King, 57-38 BC
Sellwood 46 var.; Shore -; Sunrise 368 (this coin). Extremely Fine.
Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Struck 48/7-46/5 BC. Bust of Orodes II left, wearing a torq that ends in a
sea-horse. Reverse: Oorodes seated right on throne, receiving a palm branch from Tyche standing before.
112
Parthian Kingdom
Silver Drachm. (3.95 g), 57-38 BC
Orodes II, Parthian King, 57-38 BC
Sellwood 45.14; Shore 225; Sunrise 364. Mint State.
Mithradatkart mint. Diademed bust of Orodes II left, wearing a torq that ends in a pellet. Reverse: Arch-
er seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; monogram below bow.
113
Parthian Kingdom
Billon Tetradrachm. (15.31 g), 38/7-2 BC
Phraates IV, Parthian King, 38/7-2 BC
Sellwood 50.2 (Unkown King); Shore 268; Sunrise 387 (this coin); DCA 610. Nearly Mint
State.
Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Gorpiaios, SE Year 275 (August 37 BC). Diademed bust of Phraates
IV left, wearing torq ending in a seahorse, star on left shoulder. Reverse: Phraates seated right on thone,
receiving wreath from Tyche standing before and holding a cornucopia; below throne, EOC (date) in
small letters; in exergue ΓOPΠI (month).