Drachm - Autophradates II (138 BC - 110 BC) front Drachm - Autophradates II (138 BC - 110 BC) back
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Drachm - Autophradates II 138 BC - 110 BC

 
Silver 4.23 g 15 mm
Description
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
4.23 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#415936
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 a king with a long beard, which was a symbol of wisdom and power in ancient Persian culture.