Drachm - Artavasdes II
Features
| Issuer |
Kingdom of Armenia
(Greater Armenia)  |
|---|---|
| King |
Artavasdes II (55 BC - 34 BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 51 BC - 50 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 329218 |
| References | Kovacs# 163 Frank L. Kovacs; 2016. Armenian Coinage in Classical Period. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. |
Obverse
Draped bust of Artavasdes II to right, wearing five-pointed tiara decorated with a star between two eagles and tied with a diadem.
Reverse
Helios (?) 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
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ - BAΣIΛEΩN / AΡTAΥAZΔOΥ
Mint
Artaxata, Armenia, ArmeniaComments
Σ. Kovacs 163
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ? | 25% | ||||||||||||||
| ND (51 BC - 50 BC) | year 6 = 51/50 BC | 50% | |||||||||||||
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