Drachm - Orodes II

€60,653.00
IssuerParthian Empire
Year57 BC - 38 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.20 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#46
Obverse descriptionShort-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) no wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBeardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line blundered Greek inscription.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
MintAntioch of Margiana, Margiana,modern-day Merv, Turkmenistan
Aria, modern-day Herat,Afghanistan
Ecbatana, modern-day Hamedan,Iran
Kangavar, Iran
Nisa, modern-day Ashgabat,Turkmenistan
Rayy, modern-day Hasanabad,Iran
Susa, Susiana, modern-day Shush,Iran
Traxiane, modern-day Damghan,Iran
MintageND (57 BC - 38 BC)  - Aria -
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)  - Ecbatana -
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)  - Kangavar -
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)  - Margiane -
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)  - Mithradatkart -
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)  - Rhagae -
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)  - Susa -
ND (57 BC - 38 BC)  - Traxiane -
Catalog ID8297201990
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