Theonesios III
Theonesios III of Characene was a king of Characene who ruled from approximately 52AD.[1][2] His rule is known only by the coins he minted.[3]
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Characene Kingdom.
The distribution of his coinage through the region indicates his rule was one of extensive trade.[4]
He was succeeded by Attambelos IV.
References
- Richard Nelson Frye, The History of Ancient Iran(C.H.Beck, 1984) p277.
- Daniel T. Potts, Araby the Blest: Studies in Arabian Archaeology (Museum Tusculanum Press, 1988) p 141.
- Monika Schuol: Die Charakene. Ein mesopotamisches Königreich in hellenistisch-parthischer Zeit, Stuttgart 2000, p. 220-221, 300-303 ISBN 3-515-07709-X.
- Daniel T. Potts, Araby the Blest: Studies in Arabian Archaeology (Museum Tusculanum Press, 1988) p153.
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Preceded by Theonesios II |
King of Characene 52BC |
Succeeded by Attambelos IV |
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