Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Orodes I
Iranian
-57–-37
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
parthiansilverportraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalkingmetal
About
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.
