© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Drachm - Ardakhshir I 220 BC - 205 BC
| Silver | 4.29 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| Dynast | Ardakhshir I (220 BC - 205 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 220 BC - 205 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.29 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#389892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire temple, in left field, the king, wearing kyrbasia, standing right in adoration gesture and in right field, standard. In exergue, prtk' zy in Aramaic characters.
Script: Aramaic
Comment
Klose –. Müseler, 2/7.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Ardakhshir I (220 BC - 205 BC) from Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) made of Silver weighing 4.29 g is that it features an image of the Persian king, Ardakhshir I, on one side, and an image of the Persian god, Ahura Mazda, on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange during the reign of Ardakhshir I and was an important symbol of the Persian Empire's power and influence.
