Chalkous - Artabanus II (10-38) front Chalkous - Artabanus II (10-38) back
Chalkous - Artabanus II (10-38) photo
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Chalkous - Artabanus II

 
Copper 1.61 g 13.55 mm
Description
Issuer
Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
King
Artabanus II (12-40)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
10-38
Value
Chalkon (1⁄48)
Currency
Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.61 g
Diameter
13.55 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#46889
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Amphora.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Chalkous - Artabanus II (10-38) from Parthian Empire is that it features an image of a king with a long beard, which was a symbol of wisdom and power in ancient Persian culture.