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Dāriyān (Darev) I Drachm

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Dynasty

Kingdom of Persis

Ruler

Dāriyān (Darev) I

Era

2nd century BC

Denomination

Drachm

Mint

Istakhr

Bearded bust right, wearing a kyrbasia surmounted by a crescent; stylized beard composed of pronounced pellets; dotted border. Rectangular Zoroastrian fire temple with stepped elements above; to right, king standing left, raising right hand in worship.

Dāriyān (Darev) I was a ruler of the Kingdom of Persis during the 2nd century BC. Following the decline of the Achaemenid Empire, the local kings of Persis maintained their regional authority and Zoroastrian traditions. Their coinage frequently featured traditional Persian headdresses and fire temples, underscoring their religious and cultural continuity.

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