Greek World, Kingdom of Persis (c.223 BCE to 200 CE), Hemidrachm(C)
Sale price
$115.99
Regular price
$165.00
Skip to product information
Greek World, Kingdom of Persis (c.223 BCE to 200 CE), Hemidrachm(C)
Sale price
$115.99
Regular price
$165.00
Persis was the heartland of ancient Persian civilization, the ruins of Persepolis and Pasargadae, two of the four capitals of the Achaemenid Empire are located there. The kingdom managed to remain largely independent of the successive Greek Seleucid and Parthian empires around it. The coin features on their reverse a Fire Altar, an important symbol of Zoroastrianism, one of the world’s oldest extant religions and was the state religion of Persis. The great Sassanian Kingdom, which came to dominate all of Persia was founded by a king of Persis, Artaxerxes (Aradshir), in 224 CE.
- Metal: Silver
- Subcategory: Ancient Greece
- Obverse detail: Diademed bust left wearing tiara
- Reverse detail: Open diadem pattern
Details
This product is crafted with quality materials to ensure durability and performance. Designed with your convenience in mind, it seamlessly fits into your everyday life.
Shipping & Returns
We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible.
We are committed to ensuring a positive shopping experience for all our customers. If for any reason you wish to return an item, we invite you to reach out to our team for assistance, and we will evaluate every return request with care and consideration.
