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Arsames II
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For other people named Arsames, see Arsames (disambiguation).
Arsames II was the King of Armenian[1] kingdom of Sophene, the son of Arsames I.
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Arsames II | |
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![]() Coin of Arsames II, 230 BCE | |
Reign | 230-220 BCE |
Predecessor | Arsames I |
Successor | Xerxes |
Dynasty | Orontid |
Father | Arsames I |
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Arsames II reigned from 230-220 BCE and offered asylum to Antiochus Hierax, the rebellious brother of the Seleucid king, Seleucus II.[2]
Cyril Toumanoff considered Arsames II to be the same person as Arsames I.[3]