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Obol - Ardashir V
| Silver | 0.56 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Ardashir V (𐭠𐭥𐭲𐭧𐭱𐭲𐭥) (211-224) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-223 |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.56 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bearded head of Papak left, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara with pellet-in-crescent.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Ardashir V, who was the ruler of the Kingdom of Persis, also known as the Persian Empire, from 211 to 223 AD. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.56 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Obol coin played an important role in the economy of the Persian Empire, and it remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
