Description: Elymais, Phraates (mid 2nd century AD). AE Drachm. Diademed and draped bust facing, crescent with star over anchor right / Eagle standing left, wings spread.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 2,86 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: van't Haaff 14.3.1-1v; SGICV 5900

Commentary: bronze patina, small pit on obverse, sharp details

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

Article Number: 038-10-05-41652