Drachm - Orodes I Tiara with beaded lines

€442,722.00
IssuerParthian Empire
Year80 BC - 75 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.13 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#34.3 , Shore#145
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust left, wearing tiara with four dotted lines (no lily); anchor symbol to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionArcher (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. Legend in six lines around the archer in a square shape.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛΟY APΣAKΟY EYEPΓETΟY EΠIΦANΟYΣ ΦIΛEΛΛHNΟΣ
(Translation: The Great King Arsaces Eurgetes Epiphan Philhellen)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (80 BC - 75 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8781398870
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