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Tetradrachm - Vonones I
| Billon | 12.09 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Parthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD)) |
|---|---|
| King | Vonones I (8-12) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 322-323 (10-11) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 12.09 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing right, holding wreath and palm, year below palm, month in exergue
Script: Greek
Comment
Audinaiou 323 SE (December AD 11).
Overstruck on a Tetradrachm, of Phraatakes and Musa (Sellwood type 58).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Vonones I, who was a king of the Parthian Empire, on one side, and an image of a goddess, possibly Athena, on the other side. This coin was minted during Vonones' reign, which lasted from 322 to 323 AD, and was likely used as a means of currency throughout the empire.
