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Drachm - Artavasdes II
| Issuer | Armenia, Kingdom of |
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| Year | 50 BC - 49 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust of Artavasdes II facing right, wearing a tiara adorned with a star and eagle motif, accompanied by earrings and a triple torque at the neck. The portrait is rendered in the Hellenistic tradition, emphasizing regal iconography characteristic of Armenian royal coinage. A bead-and-reel border frames the design. |
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| Reverse description | The solar deity Helios, crowned in flight by the winged goddess Nike, drives a quadriga advancing to the left in a dynamic composition reflecting Hellenistic artistic influence. A regnal monogram appears in the left field. The reverse carries no border, leaving the design open to the coin's edge. The Greek legend identifies the ruler with his full royal titulature. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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