Coinage
Gold and silver coins have survived from his reign dating from 55 BC-50 BC. An example of a coin like this is in the obverse side displays a portrait of Pharnaces II. On the reverse side, displays the ancient Greek God Apollo semi-draped, seated on a lion-footed throne, holding a laurel branch over a tripod. Apollo’s left elbow is resting on a cithara at his side. On top and between Apollo is inscribed his royal title in Greek: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΦΑΡΝΑΚΟΥ, which means of King of Kings Pharnaces the Great.
Read more about this topic: Pharnaces II Of Pontus
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