Elymais Drachm - Orodes II - Kingdom of Elymais, 50 – 100
Arsacid Dynasty
Information
Country
Elymais
Elymais
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
50 – 100
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.16
Diameter (mm)
15
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Elymais. Issued from 50 to 100. Struck in Billon. Measures 15 mm and weighs 3.16 g.
- Obverse
- Bust left, wearing tiara with anchor and dotted rim, diadem band below tiara, ribbon falling behind bust from dot, pellet in crescent above anchor with one crossbar, with pellet border.
- Reverse
- Bust of Artemis, right, wearing calathus, around her Greek legend, ΥρωΔΗϹ on left reading inside-out, ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥΚ on right reading outside-in. Legend very difficult to read. (King Orodes)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (50-100) | — |
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