Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 25  –  11 - 14 March 2023

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 25

Ancient, Medieval and World Coins

Part 1: Sa, 11.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 12.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 13.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 14.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

KINGS OF PARTHIA. Orodes II, circa 57-38 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 11.94 g, 12 h), Seleukeia on the Tigris. Diademed and draped bust of Orodes II to left. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ - ΑΡΣΑΚΟY / ΕYΕΡΓΕΤΟY - ΔΙΚΑΙΟY - ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ / ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Orodes II seated left on throne, holding Nike, who crowns him with wreath, in his right hand and scepter in his left. Sellwood 48.1. Shore 212. Surise 375. Somewhat rough and with traces of overstriking on the reverse, otherwise, nearly very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s, privately acquired from Pars Coins.

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Starting price 50 CHF
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