Phraates was ruler of the semi-independent Kingdom of Elymais from c. 70-90 AD. He was the son of either Orodes I or Orodes II.
Phraates is known only from his coins, the first of which bear Greek legends yet feature the king dressed in Parthian costume. Later series also feature Aramaic legends.
Phraates is known only from his coins, the first of which bear Greek legends yet feature the king dressed in Parthian costume. Later series also feature Aramaic legends.
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Phraates
An
AE
Drachm
struck 100-150 AD
in
Susa
|
Seleukeia ad Hedyphon
Obverse: Bearded head left wearing tiara; pellet inside crescent and anchor right
Reverse: Dashes
Diameter:
15 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.8 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.8 g
No notes for this coin
vant Haaff 14.7.2-1; de Morgan 36; Sear GIC 5902; BMC 28 274 24ff