Attambelos IV explained

Attambelos IV of Characene was a first century ruler of the state of Characene,^{[1] [2] [3]} centered on the northern end of the Persian Gulf. His capital was probably Charax.

He ruled from 54/55-64/65; but he is known only from coins he minted.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Richard Nelson Frye, The History of Ancient Iran(C.H.Beck, 1984) p277.
2. E. Yarshater, The Cambridge History of Iran, Cambridge University Press page 487
3. Daniel T. Potts, Araby the Blest: Studies in Arabian Archaeology (Museum Tusculanum Press, 1988) p 141.
4. Web site: CNG: eAuction 251. KINGS of CHARACENE. Attambelos IV. AD 54/5-64/5. Æ Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.94 g, 12h). Spasinou-Charax mint. Dated SE 37[?].]. 3 January 2015.
5. Monika Schuol: Die Charakene. Ein mesopotamisches Königreich in hellenistisch-parthischer Zeit, Stuttgart 2000, p. 220-221, 300-303