Kingdom of Elymais. Orodes IV, with Queen Ulfan (c. 150-200 AD). Drachm (No reserve price)

Kingdom of Elymais.
Orodes IV, with Queen Ulfan (c. 150-200 AD).
Drachm (Bronze, 13 mm, 2.86 g).

Obv: Diademed and draped, bearded bust of Orodes IV left, with prominent tufts of hair; traces of an Aramaic legend meaning “King Orodes.”
Rev: Draped bust of a woman left, generally identified as Queen Ulfan when her Aramaic name is preserved; sometimes more cautiously described as Ulfan or Artemis-Tyche. An inverted anchor and star-in-crescent may appear according to subtype.

Reference: van’t Haaff, Catalogue of Elymaean Coinage, Type 17.1.

Orodes IV ruled Elymais in southwestern during the late Parthian period, probably from around 165–170 AD. Elymais remained a semi-independent kingdom in the rugged region of Khuzestan, balancing local autonomy with Arsacid influence. Its rulers preserved distinctive traditions and coinage, while controlling territory near Susa and important routes linking Mesopotamia with the Iranian plateau.

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