Drachm - Orodes I no anchor

€452,405.00
IssuerParthian Empire
Year80 BC - 75 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.04 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#34.7 , Shore#147
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust left, wearing a tiara decorated with doted lily. Two ribbons behind head. Neck torque ends in a pellet. No anchor behind. No border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionArcher (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. Legend in six lines arounf the archer in a square shape.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΗΛΛΔΝΟΥΣ
(Translation: Great king Arsakes Eurgetes Epiphan Philhellen)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (80 BC - 75 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1358152020
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