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Dinar - Hormazd II
| Gold | 7.27 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 | 7.27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbon and bust left in flames, flanked by two attendants, the left wearing eagle 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. This coin is a rare example of a Sasanian coin that combines the image of the king with a religious symbol, highlighting the close relationship between the monarchy and the religious establishment during this period.
