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Dinar - Hormazd I
| Gold | 7.15 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hormazd I (270-271) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 270-271 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.15 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire Altar. The king standing left while receives the power ring from Mithra standing right.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Hormazd I (270-271) coin is that it features an image of the king, Hormazd I, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol in Zoroastrianism, the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire at the time. This coin is a rare example of a Sasanian coin that features both the king and a religious symbol, highlighting the importance of religion and kingship in Sasanian culture.
