Drachm - Manchihr II (130-160) front Drachm - Manchihr II (130-160) back
Drachm - Manchihr II (130-160) photo
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Drachm - Manchihr II

 
Silver 2.96 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires)
King
Manchihr II (mid-2nd century AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
130-160
Value
Drachm (1)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.96 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#416107
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bust (of Manuchtir I?) left, wearing diadem.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Manchihr II (130-160) from Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) made of Silver weighing 2.96 g is that it features an image of the king, Manchihr II, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol in ancient Persian culture, representing the goddess Anahita and the element of fire. This coin was used in everyday transactions and was also a symbol of the king's power and authority.