Tetradrachm - Pacorus II 404 (92) front Tetradrachm - Pacorus II 404 (92) back
Tetradrachm - Pacorus II 404 (92) photo
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Tetradrachm - Pacorus II

404 (92) year
Billon 13.59 g -
Description
Issuer
Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
King
Pacorus II (78-110)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
404 (92)
Calendar
Seleucid era
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm (247 BC-224 AD)
Composition
Billon
Weight
13.59 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#415794
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

King seated left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing right, holding sceptre, year above, month in exergue.

Script: Greek

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Pacorus II 404 (92) 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 figure of the Greek goddess Athena, signifying the cultural exchange and blending of artistic styles that occurred during the Hellenistic period.