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Tetradrachm - Vologases II
389 (77) year| Billon | 14.05 g | - |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Vologases II (77-80) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 389 (77) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 14.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
King seated left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing right, holding sceptre, year above.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΠΤ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Vologases II 389 (77) 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 Vologases II, the Parthian emperor, wearing a crown that is a combination of a Greek wreath and a Persian tiara. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred during the Parthian Empire's reign.
