Drachm - Kamnaskires III and Queen Anzaze - Kingdom of Elymais (Kamnaskirid Dynasty) (82 BC - 75 BC) front Drachm - Kamnaskires III and Queen Anzaze - Kingdom of Elymais (Kamnaskirid Dynasty) (82 BC - 75 BC) back
Drachm - Kamnaskires III and Queen Anzaze - Kingdom of Elymais (Kamnaskirid Dynasty) (82 BC - 75 BC) photo
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Drachm - Kamnaskires III and Queen Anzaze - Kingdom of Elymais Kamnaskirid Dynasty 82 BC - 75 BC

 
Silver 3.43 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Elymais (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
82 BC - 75 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.43 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#60665
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Zeus seated left, holding sceptre and Nike, who crowns him; monogram in inner left field; [?]LS (date) to inner right.

Comment

Alram 455

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Kamnaskires III, while the reverse (back) side features a representation of the Persian goddess Anahita, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Parthian Empire.