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Hemidrachm - Manchihr III
| Silver | 1.19 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Manchihr III (2nd half of the 2nd-century AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 160-200 |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.19 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bearded bust (of Manchihr II?) left, wearing diadem and Phrygian-style tiara.
Script: Aramaic
Comment
Alram sorted it as a Drachm.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hemidrachm coin is that it features an image of Manchihr III, the ruler of the Kingdom of Persis, on one side, and an image of the Persian goddess Anahita on the other. Anahita is the goddess of fertility, water, and wisdom, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of these qualities in Persian culture.
