Parthian Empire Drachm - Orodes I, -90 – -80
Sellwood Type 31
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Drachm
Year
-90 – -80
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.95
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from -90 to -80. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 3.95 g.
- Obverse
- Bearded bust left wearing tiara (T31i) with six-pointed star; pellet ended torque; circular border of pellets
- Reverse
- Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; seven-line Greek inscription (VASILEOS MEGALOU ARSAKOU AUTOKRATOROS FILOPATOROS EPIFANOUS FILELLINOS ꞊ Of the Great King Arsakes, Ruling by his own authority, Loving his father, Illustrious, Loving the Greeks)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (90 BC - 80 BC) | — | 31% | ||
| ND (90 BC - 80 BC) | — | Ecbatana | 38% | |
| ND (90 BC - 80 BC) | — | Margiane | ||
| ND (90 BC - 80 BC) | — | Rhagae | 23% |
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