1 Drachm Hormazd IV imitation; Uncertain Sogdian ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Uncertain Sogdian mint (Sogdiana) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 501-701 |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#199939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with attendants on either side, all with Sogdian word above.
Script: Sogdian
Lettering: prn
Translation: Grace
Edge
Plain
Comment
Zeno (5651).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a coin minted by Hormazd IV, a Sassanian king who ruled from 501 to 579 CE. The original coins minted by Hormazd IV were made of gold, but this imitation coin was made of silver, which suggests that it may have been minted by a regional or local authority, or even a private individual, rather than the central government. This highlights the decentralized nature of currency production during the Sassanian period and the diversity of coinage in circulation at the time.