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Tetradrachm - Hyspaosines 122 BC
122 BC year| Silver | 16.30 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Characene (Mesopotamia) |
|---|---|
| King | Hyspaosines (141 BC - 124 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 122 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.30 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#216508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Herakles seated left on anvil-shaped seat, nude, holding with right hand a club set on his right knee flanked vertically by lettering, a monogram before his head, date in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΥΣΠΑΟΣΙΝΟΥ
Comment
This type is dated SE 190 on the coin, meaning this coin is dated about 1 or 2 years after the death of Hyspaosines.Assar fig. 16. Alram 491.2. BMC Arabia pl. 54, 1 var.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Hyspaosines (122 BC) from Kingdom of Characene (Mesopotamia) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Mesopotamian design elements. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of King Hyspaosines, while the reverse side depicts the Greek goddess Athena and a lion, which was a common motif in ancient Mesopotamian art. This fusion of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Greek and Mesopotamian civilizations during this time period.