Tetradrachm - Orodes II king on throne
Features
| Issuer |
Parthian Empire
(Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))  |
|---|---|
| King |
Orodes II (57 BC - 38 BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 57 BC - 38 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 410704 |
| References | Sellwood# 48.1 David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. 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. Fred B. Shore; 1993. Parthian Coins & History: Ten Dragons Against Rome. Classical Numismatic Group, Quarryville, Pennsylvania, United States. |
Obverse
Diademed bust of Orodes II left, wart on forehead, neck torque ends in sea horse. Griffin sitting left on the breast.
Reverse
King seated left, holding scepter and Nike, who crowns him with wreath.
Legend in seven lines around the king in a square shape.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC ΒΑCΙΛΕΩΝ AΡCAKOY ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥC ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟC
Translation: King of Kings Arsaces Eurgetes Dikalos Epiphan Philhellen
Edge
Plain
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (57 BC - 38 BC) | 
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$ 520 | |||||||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Nomos AG obolos 38 Lot 342 
|
20 Jul 2025 |
VF (Toned. Double-struck and with granular surfaces) |
USD 502.37
(CHF 400.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Nomos AG | |||||
  |
Ira & Larry Goldberg Auction 137 Lot 1247
|
29 Jan 2024 | VF |
USD 500.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers | |||||
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