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Tetradrachm - Kamnaskires III and Queen Anzaze - Kingdom of Elymais Kamnaskirid Dynasty 82 BC - 75 BC
| Silver | 15.96 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Elymais (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 82 BC - 73 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.96 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#72832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left, holding scepter and Nike, who crowns him; monogram below his arm.
Comment
van't Haaff Type 7.1.1-1 var. (date unlisted); Sunrise –.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of both the king and queen on the same coin, which was not common in ancient coinage. The coin depicts King Kamnaskires III on one side and Queen Anzaze on the other, highlighting the importance of the queen's role in the kingdom. This coin is a unique representation of the power dynamic between the ruling couple and provides insight into the political structure of the Kingdom of Elymais during that time.
