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Dichalkon - Arsaces II Hecatompylos 189 BC
189 BC year| Bronze | 3.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Arsaces II (217 BC - 190 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 189 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing facing, head left, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Greek (retrograde)
Lettering: ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon - Arsaces II (Hecatompylos) coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Arsaces II, while the reverse side features a Greek legend and a depiction of the goddess Athena. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Parthian Empire, which was a major power in the ancient Near East and a successor to the Persian Empire.
