⅙ Dinar - Ardashir I type III2/
| Gold | 1.46 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ardashir I (224-242) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 224-241 |
| Value | ⅙ Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#89990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G).
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Translation: Fire of Ardashir
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ardashir I, the founder of the Sasanian Empire, on one side, and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol of the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire. This coin was minted during Ardashir's reign, which lasted from 224 to 241 AD, and it was used as a means of promoting the new empire's ideology and religious beliefs.
