© VJ
© VJ
Drachm - Orodes IV Kingdom of Elymais Arsacid Dynasty
100 (100-190) years| Billon (CuSn or CuZn) | 3.39 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Elymais (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 100 (100-190) |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Billon (CuSn or CuZn) |
| Weight | 3.39 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular, 16.1 x 14.1 millimeters) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#403121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Female bust, left, (Artemis?) w/helmet (?), along with crest pellets on stalks, diadem, and 2 ribbons, a bunch of frontal hair, earring, necklace, 1 top bar and 1 bottom bar anchor in right field.
Comment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elymais
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Orodes IV, who was the king of the Kingdom of Elymais during the Arsacid Dynasty, on one side, and an image of a goddess, possibly Atargatis or Anahita, on the other side. This coin was used as a means of exchange and commerce during the Parthian Empire, which was a major power in the ancient Near East from 247 BC to 224 AD.
