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Tetradrachm - Autophradates II 150 BC - 100 BC
| Silver | 16.46 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| Dynast | Wadfradad II (Autophradates II) (Late 2nd-century BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.46 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (Die Alignment: 10h) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda; above, half-figure of Ahura-Mazda; to left, Vādfradād standing right, bow before; to right, eagle standing left on standard; ' in Aramaic to inner right; traces of additional legend in exergue.
Script: Aramaic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Autophradates II (150 BC - 100 BC) from Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) is that it features a unique blend of Persian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Autophradates II, while the reverse side depicts the Persian goddess Anahita, highlighting the cultural exchange and synthesis that occurred during the Hellenistic period.
