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Tetradrachm - Artabanus IV
334 (23) year| Billon | 12.91 g | - |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Artabanus IV (216-224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 334 (23) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 12.91 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
King seated left, receiving palm from Tyche standing left, and wreath from man kneeling left, year above, month in exergue.
Script: Greek
Comment
Artemistios 334 SE (April, AD 23).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Artabanus IV from the Parthian Empire 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 IV, 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. This blending of cultural influences is a testament to the empire's diverse heritage and its position as a crossroads of civilizations.
