Hemidrachm - Oborzos

€440,260.00
IssuerPersis, Kingdom of
Year260 BC - 240 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueHemidrachm (1/2)
CurrencyChian-Rhodian drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight2.1 g
Dimensions12 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haaff Persis#528 , Alram#528
Obverse descriptionBust of Wahbarz with luxuriant moustache to right, wearing kyrbasia or satrapal hat. Inscription at right
Obverse scriptAramaic
Obverse lettering
(Translation: Persis)
Reverse descriptionFire-temple of Ahura-Mazda with turrets. At left, King standing right, his hands raised in prayer, to right, standard. Inscription below altar.
Reverse scriptAramaic
Reverse letteringprtrk` zy
(Translation: Frataraka of)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (260 BC - 240 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6970413230
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