Drachm - Artavasdes II

€329,218.00
IssuerArmenia, Kingdom of
Year51 BC - 50 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight3.25 g
Dimensions9 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kovacs#163
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Artavasdes II to right, wearing five-pointed tiara decorated with a star between two eagles and tied with a diadem.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHelios (?) driving quadriga to left, being crowned with wreath by small figure of Nike held in his right hand; in field to left, monogram; above quadriga
Reverse script
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ - BAΣIΛEΩN / AΡTAΥAZΔOΥ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ?  - -
ND (51 BC - 50 BC)  - year 6 = 51/50 BC -
Catalog ID2344227530
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