Parthian- Orodes

Orodes II or Phraates IV

It does seem to resemble coins of Orodes II, Phraates IV or thereabouts; they issued a chalkous of similar size; and the reverse seems a good chance.

King Orodes II of Parthia (also called Hyrodes) ruled the Parthian Empire from 57 to 38 BC. He was the son of Phraates III, whom he murdered in 57 BC, assisted by his brother Mithridates

Size: 10 mm

I don't collect this series, but a look at www.parthia.com gives more information.

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