Drachm - Ardakhshir IV (170-200) front Drachm - Ardakhshir IV (170-200) back
Drachm - Ardakhshir IV (170-200) photo
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Drachm - Ardakhshir IV

 
Silver 1.93 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires)
King
Ardakhshir IV (Artaxerxes IV) (End of 2nd-century AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
170-200
Value
Drachm (1)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.93 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#416302
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bearded bust of king left, wearing diadem and mural crown, rays above.

Script: Aramaic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Ardakhshir IV (170-200) from Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) made of Silver weighing 1.93 g is that it features an image of the king, Ardakhshir IV, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol in ancient Persian culture, representing the god Ahura Mazda and the eternal flame of the Persian Empire. This coin was minted during a time of great cultural and religious significance for the Persian Empire, and its design reflects the importance of these beliefs and symbols to the people of that time.