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Drachm - Manchihr IV
| Silver | 3.31 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Manchihr IV (2nd half of the 2nd-century AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 160-200 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.31 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bean) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bearded bust (of Manchihr III?) left, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara.
Script: Aramaic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Manchihr IV (160-200) from Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) made of Silver weighing 3.31 g is that it features an image of the king, Manchihr IV, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol of the ancient Persian religion, Zoroastrianism, which was the dominant religion of the Persian Empire at the time. This coin provides a unique insight into the religious and cultural practices of the Persian Empire during the reign of Manchihr IV.
