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.
Elymais, Phraates; AE Drachm
40,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,86 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | van't Haaff 14.3.1-1v; SGICV 5900 |
| Commentary: | bronze patina, small pit on obverse, sharp details |
Historical Context
Surrounded by far bigger empires, a small state of Elymais managed to sustain its independence for over nearly 5 centuries.
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