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Tetradrachm - Pacorus II
404 (93) year| Billon | 8.72 g | - |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Pacorus II (78-110) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 404 (93) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 8.72 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
King seated left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing right, year above, month in exergue.
Script: Greek
Comment
Xandikos 404 SE (March, AD 93).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Pacorus II 404 (93) 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 from 78 to 40 BC, while the reverse side depicts a seated goddess, likely Artemis, with a crescent moon and a star above her head. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Parthian Empire, which was a major power in the ancient Near East and a center of trade and cultural exchange.
