© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Dinar - Hormazd II
| Gold | 6.84 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hormazd II (302-309) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 303-309 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.84 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 9 o'clock ↑← |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#387527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames; flanked by two attendants, the left wearing winged crown, the other wearing mural crown, both with korymbos.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Hormazd II (303-309) coin from the Sasanian Empire is that it features an image of the king, Hormazd II, 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, and it represents the king's role as a protector of the faith. The coin's design reflects the close relationship between the monarchy and the religious leaders of the time.
