Drachm - Darayan I 132 BC - 100 BC
| Silver | 2.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Darayan I (𐡃𐡀𐡓𐡉𐡅) (Late 2nd-century BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 132 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.07 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#80741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above, to left, king standing right, to right, column surmounted by eagle
Script: Aramaic
Lettering: 𐡃𐡀𐡓𐡉𐡅 𐡌𐡋𐡊
Translation: King Darius.
Comment
BMC# 2Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Drachm - Darayan I coin is that it features an image of the Persian king, Darayan I, on one side, and an image of the Persian goddess, Anahita, on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange during the reign of Darayan I, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
