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Dinar - Hormizd I
| Gold | 7.83 g | - |
| Issuer | Indo-Sasanian Kingdom (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Hormizd I (265-295) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 264-272 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Drachm (230 AD-360 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.83 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#73166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Siva standing before bull Nandi; head of bull in full front view; God in Sasanian garment, with Sasanian diadem, trident in left, noose in right hand.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Hormizd I (264-272) coin is that it features an image of the king, Hormizd I, on one side and a fire altar on the other. This fire altar symbolizes the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire at the time. The coin's design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the empire during that period.
