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Dinar - Hormizd II
| Gold | 8.01 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Indo-Sasanian Kingdom (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Hormizd II (300-303) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 300-303 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Drachm (230 AD-360 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.01 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ohrmazd, with eagle at feet, standing right, holding smoking censer in right hand and raising left hand in gesture of benediction to Anahita to Anahita enthroned left, holding investiture wreath in raised right hand and scepter in left.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin Dinar - Hormizd II (300-303) from Indo-Sasanian Kingdom (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Gold weighing 8.01 g is that it features an image of the king, Hormizd II, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar is a symbol of the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the cultural and religious practices of the ancient Indo-Sasanian Kingdom.
