Description Parthian Empire, 247 B.C. - 224 A.D. Orades II, 57-38. AR Drachm, circa 50-42. Obverse: Diademed bust of Orodes II left, with short cut beard, star in front, crescent behind. Reverse: Archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand, no border. Severn-line Greek inscription. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ Mint Rhagae, situated at or near present day Tehran, Iran. Silver, 3.96g, 21mm. Reference: Sellwood 47.8. Grade: Lustrous, weakly struck on the obverse, otherwise about Extremely fine.
