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Tetrachalkon - Vologases IV
| Silver | 6.97 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Vologases IV (147-191) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147-191 |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.97 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 0191 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#378680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetrachalkon - Vologases IV coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Vologases IV, while the reverse side depicts a mythological scene of a Greek hero, Hercules, slaying a lion. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the Parthian Empire's diverse cultural heritage and its position as a crossroads between the East and the West.
