Lot 306
Orodes III (c. AD 6-8), Silver Tetradrachm, 14.53g, 12h. Orodes III (c. AD 6-8), Silver Tetradrachm, 14.53g, 12h. Minted at Seleucia on the Tigris. Diademed bust left with long and tapering bead, lock of hair on brow, short hair, ear and earring visible, wearing spiral torque. Rev. King enthroned left, holding bow and sceptre, seven-line inscription ??C???OC ??C???O? ??C???Y ?Y??G???Y ??????Y ???F???YC F????????C, year date ZIT (317 SEM) vertically behind throne, exergual month name (Dystros, Feb./Mar. AD 6) off the flan (S 59.1; Sunrise 405). About very fine. Very rare.
Estimated Value $2,800-UP.
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