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Kings of Persis
Vādfradād II (Autophradates)
AR (Silver) | Drachm | Mid-2nd century BC
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$460.00
Coin Overview:
Silver drachm of Vādfradād II, also known as Autophradates, issued by the Kings of Persis during the mid-2nd century BC. The obverse shows the ruler wearing a kybrasia surmounted by an eagle. The reverse depicts a fire altar surmounted by the bust of Ahura Mazda, flanked by the standing king and a standard topped by an eagle. The type corresponds to Van’t Haaff Type 547.
- Kingdom: Kings of Persis
- King / Ruler: Vādfradād II (Autophradates)
- Year: Mid-2nd century BC
- Denomination: Drachm
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 3.99 g
- Diameter: 17.04 mm
- Orientation: 1 h
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Mint: Uncertain
- Reference: Van’t Haaff Type 547
Obverse
- Head facing right.
- Short beard.
- Wearing diadem.
- Wearing kybrasia.
- Kybrasia surmounted by eagle.
Reverse
- Fire altar.
- Bust of Ahura Mazda above altar.
- King standing facing right to the left of the altar.
- King in praying gesture.
- Standard to the right of the altar.
- Eagle standing on the standard with closed wings.
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–VADF2–AR–DR–001
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