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Diobol - Autophradates IV
| Silver | 1.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Wadfradad IV (Autophradates IV) (1st half of the 2nd century AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100-130 |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of king left, hair in bunch above, wearing diadem, triskeles to right.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Diobol coin is that it features an image of a king, likely Autophradates IV, on one side and an image of a god, possibly Ahura Mazda, on the other. This suggests that the coin was used as a symbol of the king's authority and divine right to rule.
