Orodes II (57-38), Tetradrachm, Seleukeia on the Tigris, c. 57-38 BC; AR (g 15,79; mm 31; h 12); Diademed and bearded bust l., wart on forehead, wearing griffin ended spiral torque, Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟY / EYEPΓETOY / ΔΙΚΑΙΟY / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ / ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, king enthroned r., receiving a palm branch from Tyche l., holding sceptre; in ex. AP and monogram. Sellwood 46.5. Overstruck on uncertain undertype. Old cabinet tone, about extremely fine. This lot is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.
Price realized | 260 GBP |
Starting price | 180 GBP |
Estimate | 500 GBP |