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Tetradrachm - Vologases VI
520 (208) year| Billon | 7.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Vologases VI (207-223) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 520 (208) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 7.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
King seated left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing right, holding sceptre, year above.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΦ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Vologases VI 520 (208) 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 VI, while the reverse side depicts a seated goddess, likely Artemis, with a crescent moon and a star above her head. This fusion of Greek and Persian elements reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Parthian Empire's rule over a vast territory that stretched from modern-day Iran to parts of Central Asia and the Caucasus.
