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Drachm - Ardakhshir II 40 BC - 5 BC
| Silver | 4.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Ardakhshir II (1st-century BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 40 BC - 5 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
King standing left, holding sceptre and sacrificing before altar to left.
Script: Aramaic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Ardakhshir II (40 BC - 5 BC) from Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) made of Silver weighing 4.08 g is that it features an image of the king, Ardakhshir II, on one side and an image of the Persian goddess, Anahita, on the other. Anahita is the goddess of the earth, fertility, and water, and was considered a powerful symbol of the Persian Empire's religious and cultural beliefs. The inclusion of her image on the coin highlights the importance of religion and mythology in the Persian Empire during this time period.
