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Tetradrachm - Vologases IV
465 (153) year| Billon | 13.90 g | - |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Vologases IV (147-191) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 465 (153) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 13.90 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
King seated left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing right, holding sceptre, year above.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΞΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Vologases IV 465 (153) 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 IV, the ruling king at the time, with a distinctly Persian-style crown and beard, while the reverse side depicts a Greek-style image of the goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that characterized the Parthian Empire.
