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Tetradrachm - Tiraios II 68 BC - 48 BC
| Silver | 13.68 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Characene (Mesopotamia) |
|---|---|
| King | Tiraios II (79 BC - 48 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68 BC - 48 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.68 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#311645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Herakles seated left on anvil-shaped seat, nude, holding with right hand a club set on his right knee flanked vertically by lettering, a monogram before his head, date in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ ΤΙΡΑΙΟΥ
ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΙΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΗΣ
ΛΞΣ
Translation: King Tiraios, saviour and benefactor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Tiraios II (68 BC - 48 BC) from Kingdom of Characene (Mesopotamia) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Mesopotamian cultural influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Tiraios II, while the reverse side depicts a mythological scene with a Greek goddess and a Mesopotamian god, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during this period in history.
