Orabazes II of Characene

Map of the Characene Kingdom.

Orabazes II was a King of Characene a kingdom located at the head of the Persian Gulf. His reign was from 150/51 to 165AD.

Like most Characene rulers he is primarily known from his coins. As his rule was in the latter part of Characene history, at a time when the state was increasingly week, we find that the spelling of his name varies between coins and that legends on his coins are consistently partially corrupt. Furthermore, so far only two coins are known that carry a readable date (151 and 156/7 AD).

He is also the first Characene ruler to use Aramaic text although the images on the coin are still Hellenistic.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Monika Schuol, The Characene:A mesopotanian Kingdom in Hellenistic times. Steiner, Stuttgart 2000 pages. 233-234, 356-360.
Orabazes II of Characene
Preceded by
Attambelos VII		 King of Characene
150/51- 165AD 		Succeeded by
Abinergaios II
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