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Tetradrachm - Orodes III
317 (6) year| Billon | 13.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Orodes III (4-8) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 317 (6) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 13.12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
King seated left, holding bow, year to inner right, month in exergue.
Script: Greek
Comment
Dystros 317 SE (February AD 6).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Orodes III 317 (6) coin from the Parthian Empire is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Orodes III, the ruling king at the time, with a distinctly Persian-style crown and beard, while the reverse side depicts a Greek-style image of the goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that characterized the Parthian Empire.
