Description: Elymais, Kamnaskires-Orodes (early-mid 2nd century AD). AE Drachm. Bearded bust facing wearing diademed tiara, on right, pellet inside crescent above anchor with double crossbar / Dashes.

Diameter: AE15 mm

Weight: 3,28 g

Grade: EF/EF

Attribution: van’t Haaff 12.3.1-2A2

Commentary: light brown surfaces, sharp details, full design

History: Surrounded by far bigger empires, a small state of Elymais managed to sustain its independence for nearly 5 centuries.

Article Number: 049-04-05-41652