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Obol - Darayan I 132 BC - 100 BC
| Silver | 0.7 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Darayan I (𐡃𐡀𐡓𐡉𐡅) (Late 2nd-century BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 132 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#419121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire temple; Ahura-Mazda above; to left, DÄrÄ“v standing right; to right, column surmounted by eagle.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Darayan I, who was a king of the Kingdom of Persis, which was a province of the Persian Empire. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not worth a significant amount, with its value being equivalent to a small fraction of a drachm, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.
