Drachm - Valkash type I/1, Persian Empires

Drachm - Valkash type I/1, Persian Empires, 484-490 obverse imageDrachm - Valkash type I/1, Persian Empires, 484-490 reverse image
Drachm - Valkash type I/1 coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Persian Empires flagPersian Empires
  • Years of Minting:
    484-490
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round (irregular)
  • Technique:
    Hammered
  • Mint:
    n/a
Drachm - Valkash type I/1 Reference Price

Reference Price

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Drachm - Valkash type I/1 Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


A fire-altar in the form of a column with capitellum and base. The column is covered by ribbons. Above the capitellum is a bust facing right, wearing the crown of king Valkash. To the left of the fire is a star, to the right a crescent.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


A portrait bust of the king facing right. His crown has three teeth, a crescent and globe. Ribbons flow from the globe. There is a ribbon above his right shoulder and a fire above his left. Bearded face. Around the king's neck is a necklace of one row of large beads. There is a double pointed rim around the picture.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


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Drachm - Valkash type I/1 Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


hwkd wlk ' hs-hukay Wakaxs

Reverse:


Drachm - Valkash type I/1 Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900)

Size

Drachm - Valkash type I/1 sizes
  • Weight:3.93 g
  • Diameter:28 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a
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