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Tetradrachm - Artabanus III
391 (79) year| Billon | 14.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Artabanus III (80-90) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 391 (79) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 14.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
King seated left, receiving open diadem from Tyche standing right, holding sceptre, year above.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΦΤ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Artabanus III is that it features a unique blend of Iranian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of the king, Artabanus III, wearing a traditional Persian crown and a long beard, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena, signifying the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Parthian Empire.
