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Osroes II
Coin of Osroes II, Ecbatana mint
Rival Parthian king
Reign190
Predecessor Vologases IV
Successor Vologases V
Dynasty Arsacid dynasty
Religion Zoroastrianism

Osroes II (also spelled Chosroes II or Khosrow II; Parthian: 𐭇𐭅𐭎𐭓𐭅 Husrōw), was a claimant of the throne of the Parthian Empire c. 190. [1] He is unknown to history except for the coins he issued. [1] The date of his reign suggests that he rebelled against Vologases IV but was unable to maintain himself against Vologases V. [1] His coins were issued by the mint at Ecbatana, suggesting that he controlled Media. [2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Sellwood 1983, p. 297.
  2. ^ Sellwood 1983, pp. 297, 321.

Sources

  • Sellwood, David (1983). "Parthian Coins". In Yarshater, Ehsan (ed.). The Cambridge History of Iran, Volume 3(1): The Seleucid, Parthian and Sasanian Periods. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. pp. 279–298. ISBN  0-521-20092-X.
Osroes II
Preceded by King of the Parthian Empire
190
Succeeded by