Artavasdes II - Royal coinage - AR drachm - Yr. 7
Identifier
Kovacs-164; SCADA p. 111 group 2; CAA-130; ANRO-925
Reference Description
Artavasdes II 56-34 BC
Royal coinage resumed at Artaxata. Year 51/50-34 BC
AR drachm, year Z = 7 = 50/49 BC
Obv. Draped bust of Artavasdes II right, wearing a tiara decorated with a star and eagles, and Artavasdes wears an earring and a triple torque. Bead and reel border.
Rev. Helios crowned by Nike drives quadriga left, above reins; above ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, below ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN / APTAYAZΔOY; monogram at left; no border.
Image courtesy of British Museum #1099815001
Royal coinage resumed at Artaxata. Year 51/50-34 BC
AR drachm, year Z = 7 = 50/49 BC
Obv. Draped bust of Artavasdes II right, wearing a tiara decorated with a star and eagles, and Artavasdes wears an earring and a triple torque. Bead and reel border.
Rev. Helios crowned by Nike drives quadriga left, above reins; above ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, below ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN / APTAYAZΔOY; monogram at left; no border.
Image courtesy of British Museum #1099815001
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“Artavasdes II - Royal coinage - AR drachm - Yr. 7,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed December 26, 2024, https://armnumres.org/index.php/items/show/925.