| Arsames II | |
|---|---|
| King | |
 Coin of Arsames II, 230 BCE | |
| Reign | 230–220 BCE |
| Predecessor | Arsames I |
| Successor | Xerxes |
| Dynasty | Orontid |
| Father | Arsames I |
Arsames II was the King of Armenian1 kingdom of Sophene, the son of Arsames I.
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
References
References
- The Cambridge History of Iran, vol 3, part 1. Page 512
- The British Museum "Arsames II":
230BC-220BC (ruled) ... King of Sophene, son/successor of Arsames I. Arsames II offered asylum to Antiochus Hierax, the rebellious brother of the Seleucid king, Seleucus II.
- Cyril Toumanoff «Studies in Christian Caucasian History», pages 281-282. Georgetown University Press, 1963