Drachm - Orodes III - Kingdom of Elymais Arsacid Dynasty
| Billon (CuSn or CuZn) | 2.714 g | 14.4 mm |
| Issuer | Elymais (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100-200 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Billon (CuSn or CuZn) |
| Weight | 2.714 g |
| Diameter | 14.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#314736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Field of parallel V shaped marks
Comment
Vant Haaff 16.4.2-1B(a)BMC Arabia p. 276, 39
De Morgan 28
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Orodes III, who was a king of the Parthian Empire, on one side, and an image of a goddess, possibly Artemis, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Parthian Empire was in decline and facing challenges from neighboring kingdoms, and it is believed that the image of the goddess was included to appeal to the gods for protection and prosperity.
