Drachm - Orodes II (57 BC - 38 BC) front Drachm - Orodes II (57 BC - 38 BC) back
Drachm - Orodes II (57 BC - 38 BC) photo
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Drachm - Orodes II 57 BC - 38 BC

 
Silver 3.95 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
King
Orodes II (57 BC - 38 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
57 BC - 38 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.95 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#410757
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow; behind throne, symbol above anchor symbol.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Orodes II (57 BC - 38 BC) from Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) made of Silver weighing 3.95 g is that it features an image of the king, Orodes II, on one side and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency and exchange during the Parthian Empire, which was a major power in the ancient Near East and beyond.