Tetradrachm - Abinergaios II
Features
| Issuer |
Kingdom of Characene
(Mesopotamia)  |
|---|---|
| King |
Abinergaos II (165-180)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 165-180 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.84 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 546791 |
| References | Alram# 508 Michael Alram, Manfred Mayrhofer, Rüdiger Schmitt; 1986. Nomina propria Iranica in nvmmis: Materialgrundlagen zu den iranischen Personennamen auf antiken Münzen. Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna, Austria. , BMC Parth# 302 Warwick William Wroth; 1903. Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia. British Museum, London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
Diademed and draped bust right, wearing tiara. Dotted border.
Reverse
Herakles seated left, holding club set on knee; in upper left field, monogram; below Herakles' arm, Aramaic letter. Doted border.
Script: Aramaic
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (165-180) | 
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Numista Rarity index: 100
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Leu Numismatik Web Auction 40 Lot 963 
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14 Mar 2026 |
VF (Patina stripped and somewhat porous) |
USD 69.70
(CHF 55.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Leu Numismatik Web Auction 38 Lot 1050
|
13 Dec 2025 |
VF (Patina stripped and porous) |
USD 164.74
(CHF 130.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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