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Hemidrachm - Nambed
| Silver | 2.00 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Nambed (2nd half of the 1st-century AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50-100 |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.00 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round with cutouts |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 9 o'clock ↑← |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nambed (Namopat) standing right; star–in–crescent to right.
Script: Aramaic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hemidrachm - Nambed (50-100) coin from the Kingdom of Persis is that it features an image of a mythical creature called the "buraq" on its reverse side. The buraq is a winged horse-like creature that is said to have been used by the Persian king, Darius I, as a symbol of his power and authority. The image of the buraq on the coin is believed to represent the king's connection to the divine and his ability to rule over a vast and powerful empire.
