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Kings of Persis
Dārēv (Darios) I | Darayan I
AR (Silver) | Drachm | 132–100 BC
| | 6 h
$220.00
Coin Overview
Silver drachm of Dārēv (Darayan I) issued between 132 BC and 100 BC.
This altar type II coin represents a more balanced and refined phase of Dārēv’s coinage. The imagery of the ruler facing the sacred fire temple under Ahura Mazda symbolizes the connection between divine blessing and legitimate kingship, a defining theme throughout the Persid numismatic tradition.
Specifications
- Kingdom: Kings of Persis
- King / Ruler: Dārēv (Darios) I | Darayan I
- Year: 132 BC to 100 BC
- Denomination: Drachm
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 4.13 g
- Diameter: 16.00 mm
- Orientation: 6 h
- Reference: Van’t Haaff 554 altar type II
Obverse
- Bearded, diademed bust right.
- Leather helmet smoothly falling down into a neck-piece.
- Diadem lies on the forehead under the curled hair lock.
- Crescent moon on top.
Reverse
- Fire temple.
- Ahura-Mazda above.
- To left, king standing right.
- to right, column surmounted by eagle.
What’s in the Box
- Coin Identification Record featuring full specifications, authentication details, and a unique TerraNumis ID number that can be searched and verified online at the TerraNumis website.
- Display Frame: Transparent two-sided compression frame stand that securely holds and displays the coin.
- Packaging: Presented in a black premium TerraNumis box with authentication label and catalog reference.
Inventory# PERS–DAR1–AR–DR–021
(Sample presentation shown in image. Actual coin and reference ID may vary.)
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