⅙ Dinar - Narseh (type II/2) (293-303) front ⅙ Dinar - Narseh (type II/2) (293-303) back
⅙ Dinar - Narseh (type II/2) (293-303) photo

⅙ Dinar - Narseh type II/

 
Gold 0.92 g -
Description
Issuer
Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
293-303
Value
⅙ Dinar
Currency
Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition
Gold
Weight
0.92 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#89986
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

An atasdan in the form of column with a base and capitellum. The column is covered by ribbons with bands. Along the two sides of atasdan there are two attendants with swords in their hands. The figure on the left wears a crown with a globe, the one on the right is Ahura-Mazda. To the left of the fire there is a "royal sign", on the right-hand side is a "sign of the heir to the throne"

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Narseh, who was known for his military campaigns against the Roman Empire and his efforts to promote Zoroastrianism as the official religion of the Sasanian Empire.