Drachm - Orodes I

€389,440.00
IssuerParthian Empire
Year80 BC - 75 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.97 g
Dimensions20.2 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#34
Obverse descriptionObverse diademed bust of the King on the left, wearing a tiara surmounted by globules with a lily in the center ? Spiral torch ending in a pellet. Behind the bust, an anchor.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionArsacès, founder of the dynasty, seated on a throne, holding a bow in one hand.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY EYEPΓEToY EΠIΦANoYΣ ΦIΛEΛΛHNoΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (80 BC - 75 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7057012210
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