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Drachm - Autophradates II 138 BC - 110 BC
| Silver | 3.99 g |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| Dynast | Wadfradad II (Autophradates II) (Late 2nd-century BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138 BC - 110 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda; above, half-figure of Ahura-Mazda, to left, king standing right, to right, eagle standing left on standard.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Autophradates II, who was a king of the Kingdom of Persis, which was a province of the Persian Empire. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 138 BC to 110 BC. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin from this time period and region, and it provides valuable insight into the economic and political systems of the Persian Empire during this time.
