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Drachm - Ardakhshir III
| Silver | 2.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Ardakhshir III (Artaxerxes III) (1st half of the 2nd-century AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 120-150 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.74 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Radiate bust of Mithra left, wearing diadem.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Ardakhshir III (120-150) from Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) made of Silver weighing 2.74 g is that it features an image of the king, Ardakhshir III, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol in ancient Persian culture, representing the goddess of fire, Atar. This coin was minted during a time of great cultural and religious significance for the Persian Empire, and the inclusion of the fire altar on the coin highlights the importance of Zoroastrianism, the dominant religion of the time.
