Obol - Ardakhshir I

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IssuerPersis, Kingdom of
Year275 BC - 265 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (⅙)
CurrencyChian-Rhodian drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight0.6 g
Dimensions9 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haaff Persis#525B , Alram#525B
Obverse descriptionHead of Artaxerxes I right, with moustache and earring, wearing diadem and kyrbasia.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire temple of Ahura-Mazda with turrets. Standard at right, legend at left and exergue.
Reverse scriptAramaic
Reverse lettering`rthštr prtrk` zy
(Translation: Ardakhshir, fratarka of)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (275 BC - 265 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5734433960
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