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Kings of Persis
Vahšīr (Oxathres)
AR (Silver) | Obol | 100 BC - AD 100
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$99.00
Coin Overview:
Silver obol of Vahšīr, also known as Oxathres, issued in Persis between 100 BC and AD 100. The obverse displays the draped and diademed bust of the ruler. The reverse depicts the king standing before a fire altar holding a sceptre, a characteristic design of this ruler’s coinage. The type corresponds to Van’t Haaff Type 581.
- Kingdom: Kings of Persis
- King / Ruler: Vahšīr (Oxathres)
- Year: 100 BC - AD 100
- Denomination: Obol
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 0.62 g
- Diameter: 10.3 mm
- Orientation: 12 h
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Mint: Uncertain
- Reference: Van’t Haaff Type 581
Obverse
- Draped and diademed bust facing left.
Reverse
- King standing facing right.
- Holding sceptre.
- Standing before fire altar.
- Legend surrounding.
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–VASI–AR–OB–001
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