Drachm - Orodes III (Artemis)

Overview

The Drachm - Orodes III (Artemis) is a Drachm denomination coin issued by Elymais, with significant collectible value and historical importance.

Basic Information

• Issuing Country: Elymais
• Issuing Authority: Elymais
• Denomination: Drachm
• Category: coin
• Start Year: 130
• End Year: 150
• Composition: Bronze
• Weight: 3.16g
• Diameter: 15.00mm

Coin Images

Obverse

Reverse

Design Features

Obverse Design

Diademed bust left, wearing tiara decorated with anchor, pellet in crescent above anchor with one crossbar behind head. Beaded border.

Reverse Design

Bust of Artemis, right, wearing calathus, around her Greek legend, ΥρωΔΗϹ on left reading inside-out, ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥΚ on right reading outside-in. Legend very difficult to read.

Collectible Value

This coin has unique historical value and collecting significance, making it an important piece for numismatists and coin collectors.