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Tetradrachm - Pacorus II
390 (78) year| Silver | 13.28 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Pacorus II (78-110) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 390 (78) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.28 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 0120 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#384031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pakoros seated left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing left, holding scepter; year above; trace of month in exergue.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Pacorus II 390 (78) coin from the Parthian Empire is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Pacorus II, the ruler of the Parthian Empire at the time, with a Greek-style crown and a beard that is depicted in a Persian style. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred during the Parthian Empire's reign.
