AR Drachm of Orodes II (c. 57 - 38 B.C.)
Weight: 4.37 g
Size: 18 mm
Condition: VF/VF
Minted in Mithradatkart
Obv: short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; circular border of pellets
Rev: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow,
monogram [ΑΤ]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ
ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Ref: Sellwood 43.1; Shore 214
Rarity: Common
Value: 75
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