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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Dinar - Kavad I, 2d reign light weight
41 (529) year| Gold | 4.07 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Kawad I (488-496, 498-531) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 41 (529) |
| Calendar | Sassanid Empire - Kawad I reign |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.07 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#429373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Re altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; y’č in Pahlavi (date) on left,; 6 ’yl in Pahlavi (mint) on right; double border.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Lettering:
y’č (at left)
6 ’yl (at right)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Kavad I, 2d reign (light weight) 41 (529) coin from the Sasanian Empire is that it features an image of the king, Kavad I, in a distinctive crown and royal attire, which was a symbol of the empire's power and wealth during that time.
