© The New York Sale
© The New York Sale
Drachm - Uncertain King I 140 BC - 100 BC
| Silver | 4.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Unknown king I (Syknlt ?) (Late 2nd-century BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above, to left, king standing right, to right, standard surmounted by eagle.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a king with a long beard, which was a symbol of wisdom and power in ancient Persian culture.
