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Drachm - Ardashir V
| Silver | 3.79 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Ardashir V (𐭠𐭥𐭲𐭧𐭱𐭲𐭥) (211-224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-223 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.79 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bearded head of Papak left, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara with pellet-in-crescent.
Script: Aramaic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Ardashir V (211-223) from Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) made of Silver weighing 3.79 g is that it features an image of the king, Ardashir V, on one side and an image of the Persian goddess, Anahita, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great cultural and religious significance in the Persian Empire, and the inclusion of both the king and the goddess on the coin reflects the importance of both secular and religious authority in Persian society at the time.
