Arsames II
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| 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 Armenian[1] 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]
