Drachm - Wadfradad IV (100-130) front Drachm - Wadfradad IV (100-130) back
Drachm - Wadfradad IV (100-130) photo
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Drachm - Wadfradad IV

 
Silver 2.89 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires)
King
Wadfradad IV (Autophradates IV) (1st half of the 2nd century AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
100-130
Value
Drachm (1)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.89 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#416095
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Radiate bust of Mithra left, wearing diadem.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Wadfradad IV (100-130) from Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) made of Silver weighing 2.89 g is that it features an image of the Persian king Wadfradad IV on one side and a fire altar on the other, which was a symbol of the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism.