AE 3.91g ca 240 BCE
Kovacs 1.
Draped bust to right, wearing bashlyk tied with diadem /
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΜΟΥ, king riding horse to right over fallen soldier, pointing spear in direction of two attacking soldiers standing to left, each holding spear and round shield.
Arsames I may have been the first Orontid king to mint coins, though his coinage is very rare. The dynasty ruled the province of Sophene for some times, and occasionally more territory, until it was incorporated into Armenia in the 5th century.
Orontes III is believed to found the Kingdom of Sophene, though it struggles for independence from the Seleukids.
Murder of Orontes III of Sophene. His son Sames continues to rule.
Believed coronation of Arsames I of Sophene. He may have co-ruled initially with his father Sames.
Possibly the end of the rule of Sames of Sophene, though it may have ended earlier. Arsames I likely continues his rule.
Arsames I founds Arsamosata in Sophene.
Arsames I founds the cities of Arsamosata and Arsameia in Sophene.
Death of Arsames I of Sophene. His son Xerxes becomes king.
Antiochos III defeats Xerxes of Sophene, then marries him to his sister, who assassinates Xerxes. Zariadres is installed in Sophene.
Estimated end date of the rule of Zariadres of Sophene. His son Mithrobouzanes takes over.
Last recorded confirmation of the rule of Mithrobouzanes of Sophene, though it’s believed his rule lasted longer. This is believed the end of the Kingdom of Sophene.