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Drachm - Oxathres I
| Silver | 2.74 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Wahsir I (Oxathres I) (2nd half of the 1st-century AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50-75 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.74 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large N.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Ν
Comment
BMC Arabia pg. 221, 1 (unknown ruler); De Morgan -.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Oxathres I (50-75) from Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) made of Silver weighing 2.74 g is that it features an image of a crowned king on the obverse side, which symbolizes the power and authority of the Persian Empire during that time.
