Lot 425
Orodes II (c. 57-38 BC), Silver Drachm, 3.84g, 12h. Orodes II (c. 57-38 BC), Silver Drachm, 3.84g, 12h. Minted by Court at Mithradatkart c.55 BC. Short bearded bust left, wearing single banded diadem, spiral torque with no visible end, Nike in crowning attitude behind head, dotted border. Rev. Archer enthroned right, monogram below bow, seven-line inscription ??C???OC ??C???ON ??C???Y FI?O?ATOPOC ??????Y ??IF?NOYC F????????S stylised and partly blundered (S 42.2 var, different mint; Sunrise 360 var, different mint). About very fine, uniform dark tone. Extremely rare. This issue was minted, after about two years of fraternal power struggle, to celebrate Orodes’ victory over his brother, Mithradates IV.$. Estimated Value $2,800-UP.
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Realized $2,633 |