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Drachm - Napad
| Silver | 3.29 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Napad (2nd half of the 1st-century AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50-100 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.29 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bearded bust left, wearing diadem; blundered legend.
Script: Aramaic
Interesting fact
The Drachm - Napad (50-100) coin from the Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) was used as a form of currency during the reign of King Artaxerxes II (405-359 BCE). It was made of silver and weighed 3.29 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. The coin's design featured an image of the king on one side and a mythological creature on the other. The use of silver in the coin's production was a symbol of the kingdom's wealth and power.
