Tetradrachm - Orodes II King on omphalos
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 | Billon |
| Weight | 15.31 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 466781 |
| References | Sellwood# 48.2-3 var David Grenville Sellwood; 1980. An Introduction to the Coinage of Parthia (2nd Edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
Diademed and lightly bearded bust left, wart on brow, wearing pellet ended spiral torque, dotted border.
Reverse
King right on omphalos, holding sceptre and Nike with laurel wreath in right and left hands respectively, monogram below Nike. Legend in seven lines around the king in a square shape.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC ΒΑCIΛΕΩΝ
ΑΡCAKOY ΕΥCΡΓΕΤΟΥ
ΔΙΚΑΛΟΥ
ΕΡΙΦΑΝΟΥC ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΥC
Translation:
KING OF KINGS
ARSAKOS THE BENEFACTOR
THE JUST
GLORIOUS FRIEND OF THE GREEKS
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (57 BC - 38 BC) | 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
The New York Sale Auction 34 Lot 299 
|
6 Jan 2015 | VF |
USD 7500.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
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