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Tetradrachm - Oborzos 200 BC - 164 BC
| Silver | 16.95 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| Dynast | Wahbarz (Oborzos) (Early 2nd-century BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 164 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.95 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda, to left, king standing right, standard to outer right, Γ (retrograde) to inner left
Script: Aramaic
Translation:
Wahbarz (Oborzos) at left.
Persis at right.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Oborzos coin from the Kingdom of Persis is that it features an image of the Persian king, Oborzos, on one side, and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. This suggests that the coin was used as a symbol of the king's authority and power, as well as a representation of the cultural and religious influences of the Persian Empire.
