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Orodes II drachm Coin Type: Silver drachm of Orodes II of Parthia, 57-38 BCE
Mint and Date: ?
Size and Weight: 20mm, 3.9g
Obverse: Diademed, draped bust left, wart on forehead, star to left and crescent to right.
Reverse: Arsakes I seated right on throne, holding bow; anchor behind, monogram 28 below bow, blundered Greek characters around.
Ref: Sellwood 47.31; Shore 256.
BW Ref: 001 028 029
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