Item #5319, Ancient Persia, Elymais Dysnasty, Orodes II (Circa 130-147 AD), AE drachm, (De Morgan type 28) AFFORDABLE PIECE FROM SUSA!!

Reign

Orodes II�(Circa 130-147AD)

Denomination

AE drachm

Date Struck

not known

Mint

not known

Obverse

Slender bust facing left. Vertical line behind bust. Tiara with anchor, dot inside crescent right, anchor with 1 cross bar.

Reverse

Dashes in regular pattern.

Weight

2.51 gr.

Diameter

15 mm

Reference

De Morgan type 28 (1)

Grade

VF (obverse) Fine (reverse). Needs cleaning of ancient soil.

Commen

I am thankful to generous assistance that I have received for identifications of coins in this section from Mr. Pieter Anne Van't Haaff whose forthcoming book on Elymais Catalogue to be published by CNG. Numbering is based on De Morgan�s work; however sub-grouping of different types inside bracket is of Mr. Van�t Haaff.
For more�information on Elymais coins for now visit: http://www.parthia.com/parthia_coins_elymais.htm#Kamnaskires_Late