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Kings of Persis
Unknown King I-X
AR (Silver) | Drachm | 2nd century BC
| | 9h
$410.00
Coin Overview:
Silver drachm attributed to an uncertain ruler of the Kings of Persis, struck between 132 BC and 100 BC. The obverse shows the bearded ruler wearing a diadem and a causia with a crescent ornament. The reverse depicts a fire temple with Ahura-Mazda above, flanked by a standing king and a column surmounted by an eagle. The type corresponds to Van’t Haaff 551.1.
- Kingdom: Kings of Persis
- King / Ruler: Unknown King I–X
- Year: 132 BC - 100 BC
- Denomination: Drachm
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 4.16 g
- Diameter: 15.81 mm
- Orientation: 9 h
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Mint: Persepolis
- Reference: Van’t Haaff 551.1
Obverse
- Bearded bust facing right.
- Wearing diadem.
- Wearing causia (flat-brimmed head dress).
- Crescent ornament on top of the causia.
Reverse
- Fire temple.
- Ahura-Mazda above the temple.
- King standing facing right to the left of the temple.
- Column to the right of the temple.
- 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–IX–AR–DR–001
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