Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 5150 Session 16 (9.30am Friday) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $150
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PARTHIA, Kingdom of, Orodes II, (c.57-38 B.C.) silver drachm, (3.918 grams), Rhagae mint, obv. small size bust wearing a diadem to left with short beard with wart, star before, crescent over star behind, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, monogram **PR*, anchor with line above behind, (cf.S.7445, Sellwood 48.10, Shore 262). Bright, double struck on reverse, attractive nearly extremely fine and rare.
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Estimate $150
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