© samei (CC BY)
© samei (CC BY)
Hemidrachm - Darayan I 150 BC - 100 BC
| Silver | 1.84 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Darayan I (𐡃𐡀𐡓𐡉𐡅) (Late 2nd-century BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.84 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ruler standing in front of fire altar to the right, with Ahura Mazda on it, eagle standard to the right.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hemidrachm coin is that it features an image of a mythical creature called a "buraq" on its reverse side. The buraq is a winged horse-like creature with a human face, and it is said to have been a symbol of the Persian Empire's power and strength. The inclusion of this image on the coin highlights the importance of mythology and symbolism in the culture of the Persian Empire during that time period.
