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Dinar - Hormazd II
| Gold | 7.16 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hormazd II (302-309) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 303-309 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.16 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417116 |
|---|---|
| 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, two pellets flanking flames.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Hormazd II (303-309) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Gold weighing 7.16 g is that it features an image of the king, Hormazd II, in a distinctive crown and necklace, which symbolizes his power and status as the ruler of the Sasanian Empire.
