Drachm - Orodes II

Features

Issuer	Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Król	Orodes II (57 BC - 38 BC)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	57 BC - 38 BC
Value	Drachm (1)
Currency	Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition	Srebro
Weight	3.98 g
Diameter	19 mm
Shape	Okrągły (nieregularny)
Technique	Młotkowana
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 442733
References	Sellwood# 48.6 - 12 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , Sunrise# 379 Bradley R. Nelson (ed.); 2011. Numismatic Art of Persia / Part I: Ancient - 650 BC to AD 650: The Sunrise Collection. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. , Shore# 258 Fred B. Shore; 1993. Parthian Coins & History: Ten Dragons Against Rome. Classical Numismatic Group, Quarryville, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Obverse

Popiersie w lewo ze spiczastą brodą, ubrane w diadem i torque z gryfem; gwiazda przed, półksiężyc nad gwiazdą za; brodawka widoczna na czole; okrągła obwódka z granulek. Automatically translated

Reverse

Bezbrody łucznik w kirbasie i płaszczu siedzi po prawej na tronie, trzymając łuk w prawej ręce; za łucznikiem kotwica; poniżej łuku monogram; bez obramowania; siedmiowierszowa inskrypcja. Automatically translated

Script: grecki

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ-ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ
Α-ΡΣΑΚΟΥ
ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ-ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ
ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ-ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ

Mints

	Rayy, modern-day Hasanabad, Iran
A	Aria, modern-day Herat, Afghanistan
Ѧ	Ecbatana, modern-day Hamedan, Iran

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Date	VF	References
Undetermined
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)	$ 250	Sellwood# 48.6 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Ecbatana; Anchor (A48i)
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)		Sellwood# 48.7 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Ecbatana; Anchor (A48ii)
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)		Sellwood# 48.8 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Ecbatana; Anchor (A48iii)
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)		Sellwood# 48.9 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Ecbatana; Anchor (A48iv)
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)		Sellwood# 48.10 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Rhagae; Anchor (A48v)
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)		Sellwood# 48.10 var. David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Rhagae; anchor design
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)		Sellwood# 48.10 var. David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Rhagae; corrupt legend
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)		Sellwood# 48.10 var. David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Rhagae; obv stars removed
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)		Sellwood# 48.10 var. David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Rhagae; overstruck on Sellwood 48.8
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)		Sellwood# 48.10 var David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Rhagae; without wart
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)		Sellwood# 48.11 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Rhagae; Anchor (A48i)
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)		Sellwood# 48.12 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2^nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.	(en) Aria

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	CNG Electronic Auction 588 Lot 300	4 Jun 2025	ND (57 BC - 38 BC) – Sellwood# 48.6 – (en) Ecbatana; Anchor (A48i)	VF (Light iridescent toning, obverse struck in high re)	USD 250.00 (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 November 17 Spotlight: Near East - World & Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61415 Lot 22137	17 Nov 2024	ND (57 BC - 38 BC) – Sellwood# 48.6 – (en) Ecbatana; Anchor (A48i)		USD 550.00 (+ buyer's premium)
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