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Drachm - Oborzos 200 BC - 191 BC
| Silver | 4.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| Dynast | Wahbarz (Oborzos) (Early 2nd-century BC) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 191 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
King standing right wearing kidaris and kandys (special clothes for Achaemenid kings), preparing to slay captive Greek warrior (katoikoi) with a bow in his left hand.
Script: Aramaic
Translation: Wahbarz was/may be victorious, (he) who (is) the commander [the karanos (κἀρανος)]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Drachm - Oborzos coin is that it features an image of a Persian king, possibly Artaxerxes II, on one side, and an image of the Persian goddess Anahita on the other. Anahita was a goddess of fertility, water, and wisdom, and was revered as a symbol of the Persian Empire's power and prosperity. The coin's design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the Persian Empire during this time period.
