Theonesios III of Characene was a

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Characene Characene (Ancient Greek: Χαρακηνή), also known as Mesene (Μεσσήνη) or Meshan, was a kingdom founded by the Iranian Hyspaosines located at the head of the Persian Gulf mostly within modern day Iraq. Its capital, Charax Spasinou (Χ� ...

who ruled from approximately 52AD. His rule is known only by the coins he

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ed. The distribution of his coinage through the region indicates his rule was one of extensive trade.Daniel T. Potts, Araby the Blest: Studies in Arabian Archaeology (Museum Tusculanum Press, 1988) p153. He was succeeded by

Attambelos IV Attambelos IV of Characene was a first century ruler of the state of Characene, centered on the northern end of the Persian Gulf. His capital was probably Charax Spasinou, Charax. He ruled from 54/55-64/65; but he is known only from coins he mint ...

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