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ID:     BMC_Parthia_14-3
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     Parthia
Issuer:     Orodes II
Date Ruled:     (57-38 B.C.)
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Tetrachalkous
Struck / Cast:     Struck
Diameter:     17 mm
Obverse Description:     short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and torque with no upper end visible; behind bust, Nike flying left with wreath; circular border of pellets
Reverse Description:     eagle stands right, wings open; below right, monogram [ΑΤ]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription
Mint:     Ecbatana
Primary Reference:     Sellwood 42.3
Reference2:     BMC Parthia, p. 69, 5; plate 14, no. 3 (Orodes I)
Photograph Credit:     BMC Parthia (Wroth, Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia)
Source:     http://parthia.com
Special Comments:     PDC 20288
Notes:     .65 inches. Curr Collection: British Museum Prev collection: Lincoln