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Æ Tetradrachm - Attambelos I 40 BC
40 BC year| Bronze | 13.75 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Characene (Mesopotamia) |
|---|---|
| King | Attambelos I (47 BC - 25 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 40 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.75 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#311951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Herakles seated left on anvil-shaped seat, nude, holding with right hand a club set on his right knee flanked vertically by lettering, a monogram before his head, date in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΤΤΑΜΒΗΛΟΥ
ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ
Translation:
Basileos Attambeloi Soteros Kaisar Euergetou.
King Attambelos the savior, the benefactor caesar.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Æ Tetradrachm - Attambelos I (40 BC) coin from the Kingdom of Characene (Mesopotamia) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded king, believed to be Attambelos I, wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side features the Greek goddess Athena, demonstrating the cultural exchange and influence of the region during that time period.
