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Persis Kingdom | Vahšīr (Oxathres) | AR Obol | 100 BC - AD 100 | PERS–VASI–AR–OB–001
  • Persis Kingdom | Vahšīr (Oxathres) | AR Obol | 100 BC - AD 100 | PERS–VASI–AR–OB–001
  • Persis Kingdom | Vahšīr (Oxathres) | AR Obol | 100 BC - AD 100 | PERS–VASI–AR–OB–001
Persis Kingdom | Vahšīr (Oxathres) | AR Obol | 100 BC - AD 100 | PERS–VASI–AR–OB–001

Kings of Persis

Vahšīr (Oxathres)

AR (Silver) | Obol | 100 BC - AD 100

10.3 mm | 0.62 g | 12h

$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
  • 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.

Inventory# PERS–VASI–AR–OB–001

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