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Tetradrachm - Okkonapses "Usurper" - Kingdom of Elymais Kamnaskirid Dynasty 139 BC - 138 BC
| Silver | 16 g | - |
| Issuer | Elymais (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 139 BC - 138 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#72828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Apollo seated 3/4 left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΟΚΚΑΝΑΨΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ
Comment
Alram 445Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Okkonapses, the usurper king of Elymais, with a distinctly Persian-style beard and crown, while the reverse side features a traditional Greek mythological scene of Zeus holding a lightning bolt. This fusion of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the region and the blending of cultures that occurred during the Parthian Empire.
