Germanicus, Artabanos II of Parthia, and Zeno Artaxias in Armenia

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https://www.academia.edu/30180967/Germanicus_Artabanos_II_of_Parthia_and_Zeno_Artaxias_in_Armenia

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Summary:
The aim of this study is to analyse the Roman-Parthian relations underArtabanos II and Tiberius, and the political role played by Armenia, focusing on the agreement between the Roman prince Germanicus and Artabanos II. A scrutiny of military and diplomatic measures taken by Rome, Parthia, and minor kings of Kappadokia, Pontos and Armenia suggests a new perspective of the Roman and Parthian policies towards Armenia under Tiberius and Artabanos II. Artabanos IIʼs triumph over Vonones compelled Rome to revise her policy toward Parthia. Artabanos agreed on a compromise with the ruler of Kappadokia Archelaos, a Romanclient king, that involved installing Archelaosʼ stepson, Zeno, on the throne of Armenia. Germanicusʼ intervention in Armenia in A.D.18 led to the conclusion of a compromise settlement between Rome and the Parthians, securing over a decadeof peace between the two powers. Zeno Artaxiasʼ  coronation at the hands of Germanicus was commemorated by the issue of a set of meaningful silver coins.