Coin Overview:

Silver hemi-drachm 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 common motif on the coinage of the Kings of Persis. The type corresponds to Van’t Haaff Type 581.

• Kingdom: Kings of Persis
• King / Ruler: Vahšīr (Oxathres)
• Year: 100 BC - AD 100
• Denomination: Hemi-drachm
• Composition: Silver
• Weight: 1.99 g
• Diameter: 14.26 mm
• Orientation: 3 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.