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Drachm - Uncertain king I 140 BC - 100 BC
| Silver | 4.20 g | 16 mm |
| 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 | Drachm (1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.20 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#427526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above; to left, king standing right; to right, standard surmounted by eagle.
Comment
Many varieties exist, for example, no crescent at back of kyrbasia, and in quality of engraving of the fire temple reverse.
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.
