Tetradrachm - Mithridates II 121 BC - 91 BC

Reverse

Arsaces seated on the omphalos wearing khandis and bashlik holding a bow in his hand. Around it, Greek legend in 4 lines. Materialized ground.

Script: Greek

Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY EΠIΦANoYΣ

Edge

Plain

Comment

Different variants with or without palms, with or without monogram in exergue.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Différentes variantes avec ou sans palmes, avec ou sans monogramme en exergue. 

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Mithridates II from the Parthian Empire is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the king's portrait, while the reverse side shows a seated goddess, likely Artemis, with a crescent moon and a star above her head. This fusion of Greek and Persian elements reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Hellenistic period, where Greek and Persian cultures interacted and influenced each other.