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Hemidrachm - Ardakhshir II Crown with 2 merlins 40 BC - 5 BC
| Silver | 2.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Ardakhshir II (1st-century BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 40 BC - 5 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.04 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
King standing left, holding sceptre and sacrificing before altar to left.
Script: Aramaic
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique crown design with two merlins (mythical creatures with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle) on either side of the crown, which was a distinctive feature of Ardakhshir II's coinage. This design was meant to symbolize the king's power and authority, as well as the Persian Empire's cultural and religious influences.
