Parthian Empire Drachm - Orodes II, -57 – -38
Sellwood Type 48.9
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
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.48
Diameter (mm)
18.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued from -57 to -38. Struck in Silver. Measures 18.3 mm and weighs 4.48 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Orodes II left, with short beard, wart on forehead; wearing toque ending in Hippocamp, star in front, crescent with star below behind
- Reverse
- Square legend, archer seated right, in front mint-signature monogram, behind anchor (type iv) (Of king of kings Arsaces, the benefactor, the just, the illustrious, friend of the Greeks)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (57 BC - 38 BC) | — | Ekbatana Mint |
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