Dichalkous - Orodes II Sellwood Type 45

Features

Issuer Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 57 BC - 38 BC
Value Æ Dichalkous (1⁄24)
Currency Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition Copper
Weight 1.66 g
Diameter 10.75 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
46893

Obverse

Short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets

Reverse

Horse head right; at right, monogram; no border; seven-line Greek inscription

Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (57 BC - 38 BC) A Ecbatana (Type 45.42)
ND (57 BC - 38 BC) M Mithradatkart (Type 45.43)

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