Parthian Empire Drachm - Orodes II, -57 – -38
Sellwood Type 47
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Drachm
Year
-57 – -38
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.7
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from -57 to -38. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 3.7 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed short-bearded bust left, wearing torque with pellet end Star front, crescent behind
- Reverse
- Archer seated right on throne, holding bow Seven-line Greek inscription around ("King of Kings Arsacid, Beneficent, Just, Illustriously born, Lover of Greece")
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (57 BC - 38 BC) | — | Aria | ||
| ND (57 BC - 38 BC) | — | Eastern mint | ||
| ND (57 BC - 38 BC) | — | Ecbatana | ||
| ND (57 BC - 38 BC) | — | Kangavar | ||
| ND (57 BC - 38 BC) | — | Laodicea | ||
| ND (57 BC - 38 BC) | — | Margiane | ||
| ND (57 BC - 38 BC) | — | Mithradatkart mint | ||
| ND (57 BC - 38 BC) | — | Nisa | ||
| ND (57 BC - 38 BC) | — | Rhagae | ||
| ND (57 BC - 38 BC) | — | Susa | ||
| ND (57 BC - 38 BC) | — | Traxiane |
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