Tetradrachm - Artavasdes II 39 BC - 38 BC
| Silver | 14.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia) |
|---|---|
| King | Artavasdes II (55 BC - 34 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 39 BC - 38 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.69 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#356069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Helios driving a quadriga facing left
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN APTAYAΣΔEYΩ ΘEIOV
Unabridged legend: Βασιλεωσ Βασιλεων Αρταυαζδευω Θειον
Translation: King of Kings Artavasdes the divine
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Artavasdes II (39 BC - 38 BC) coin from Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia) is that it features an image of the king, Artavasdes II, on one side and a depiction of the Armenian goddess of fertility and prosperity, Anahit, on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and trade during Artavasdes II's reign and was also seen as a symbol of the kingdom's wealth and power.
