Elymais Drachm - Phraates - Kingdom of Elymais, 100 – 150
Arsacid Dynasty
Information
Country
Elymais
Elymais
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
100 – 150
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.3
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Elymais. Issued from 100 to 150. Struck in Billon. Measures 14 mm and weighs 3.3 g.
- Obverse
- Bust facing with long, straight beard wearing diademed tiara with two dotted crescent (?). Pellet within crescent above anchor with one bar, to right.
- Reverse
- Eagle.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (100-150) | — | Rev/ eagle facing; four crescents | 75% | |
| ND (100-150) | — | Rev/ eagle facing; no crescents | 13% | |
| ND (100-150) | — | Rev/ Eagle, wings spread | 13% |
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