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1 Drachm - Narseh type A
| Silver | 3.52 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Narseh (293-302) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 293-302 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#377767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar flanked by Narseh, standing front on the left, head to right, crowned and holding barsom bundle in his left hand and by attendant, standing front on the right, head to left, waering mural crown and holding barsom bundle in his right hand; above, frawahr and taurus symbols to left and right of flames.
Lettering: NWRA ZY NRSHY in Pahlawi Script
Translation: Fire of Narseh
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Drachm - Narseh (type A) (293-302) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 3.52 g is that it features an image of the Sasanian king, Narseh, 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 a time of significant cultural and religious influence for the Sasanian Empire, and it reflects the importance of Zoroastrianism in the empire's society and politics.
