Orodes II

Coin

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Brenny_Kay

Name/Title

Orodes II

Entry/Object ID

096

Tags

Biblical Coins

Description

Orodes II was the King of the Parthian Empire from 57 BC to 37 BC. The Romans concern about the increasing strength of the Parthian Empire may have led to Herod being named King of Israel. I purchased this coin from Coin Craft, which is the shop across the road from the British Museum

Mintage

Date made

57 BCE - 37 BCE

Coin Details

Obverse

Description

Diademed Bust of Orodes, short-bearded bust left, wearing torque with pellet end Star front, crescent behind.

Reverse

Description

Archer seated right on throne, holding bow. Seven-line Greek inscription around.

Transcription

ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ

Translation

King of Kings Arsaces, Beneficent, Just, Illustriously born, Lover of Greece.

Currency

Drachm

Grading

Grade

4

Grader

Brenny Kay

Dimensions

Diameter

19.37 mm

Weight

4.03 g

Composition

Material

Silver

Web Links and URLs

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces60674.html