Hemidrachm - Ardashir V (211-223) front Hemidrachm - Ardashir V (211-223) back
Hemidrachm - Ardashir V (211-223) photo
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Hemidrachm - Ardashir V

 
Silver 1.78 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires)
King
Ardashir V (𐭠𐭥𐭲𐭧𐭱𐭲𐭥) (211-224)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
211-223
Value
Hemidrachm (½)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.78 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#416330
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bearded head of Papak left, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara with pellet-in-crescent.

Script: Aramaic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Hemidrachm coin is that it features an image of a crowned king on the obverse side, which is believed to be a representation of Ardashir V, the ruler of the Persian Empire at the time. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 211 to 223 AD.