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Tetradrachm - Artabanos II
334 (22) year| Silver | 12.1 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Artabanus II (12-40) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 334 (22) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.1 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#377793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diademed bust left being crowned by Nike flying right; date to left / Vonones seated left, receiving palm from Tyche standing right; below, figure kneeling right, holding wreath; date above, [month in exergue].
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Artabanos II 334 (22) coin from the Parthian Empire is that it features a unique blend of Iranian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of King Artabanos II, while the reverse side depicts a seated goddess, likely Artemis, with a crescent moon and a star above her head. This fusion of Persian and Greek elements reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Parthian Empire's rule over a vast territory that stretched from modern-day Iran to parts of Central Asia and the Caucasus.
