Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Orodes I

Persian; Parthia →

parthiancoinancient art

Date

57-37 BCE

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of King Orodes I, with a star and crescent. The back (reverse) depicts the legendary founder of the Parthian empire King Arsaces to the right.

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