Parthian Empire Drachm - Osroes II, 190
Sellwood Type 85.1 - Ecbatana
Information
Country
Parthian Empire
Parthian Empire
Currency
Drachm
(247 – 224)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Drachm
Year
190
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.58
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Drachm from Parthian Empire. Issued in 190. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 3.58 g.
- Obverse
- Bust left with long, tapered beard wearing tiara with ear flap and pellets on crest and vertically on side of diadem with loops and four pendant ends; segmented necklet
- Reverse
- Archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram Shore 88. Blundered Greek legend with top line in Aramaic (Shore type 3) with name of Osroes
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (190) | — |
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