Hemidrachm - Autophradates II
Features
| Issuer |
Kingdom of Persis
(Persian Empires)  |
|---|---|
| Dynast |
Wadfradad II (Autophradates II) (Late 2nd-century BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 138 BC - 110 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Chian-Rhodian drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.10 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 427663 |
| References | Alram# 548 Michael Alram, Manfred Mayrhofer, Rüdiger Schmitt; 1986. Nomina propria Iranica in nvmmis: Materialgrundlagen zu den iranischen Personennamen auf antiken Münzen. Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna, Austria. , Haaff Persis# 548 Pieter Anne van't Haaff; 2020. Catalogue of Persis Coinage, ca. 280 B.C.- A.D. 228: 34 Kings of 5 dynasties ruled in Iran for 500 years. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. |
Obverse
Bearded bust of Autophradates II to right, wearing diadem, earring and kyrbasia topped by an eagle with spread wings.
Reverse
Fire-altar of Ahura-Mazda with half-figure of Ahura-Mazda above; at left, full-legth figure of king toward altar, hands raised in adoration; to right, standard with eagle atop facing altar.
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (138 BC - 110 BC) | 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Leu Numismatik Web Auction 30 Lot 3622 
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13 Jul 2024 | VF |
USD 100.47
(CHF 80.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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