Early Persian 58-38 v. Chr. Rare AE14 dichalkon, Orodes II (58-38 BC), Ecbatana, Parthian Empire circulated

Rare AE14 dichalkon, Orodes II (58-38 BC), Ecbatana, Parthian Empire

Short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets
Rev: fort with two tall and two short towers; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ. Ecbatana mint. 14mm, 2.36 grams. Sellwood 45.40; Shore 513.

High quality example with good surfaces and patina. Rare type.

Personal collection, Ex Malter Galleries.