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Dinar - Narseh
| Gold | 7.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Narseh (293-302) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 293-303 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbon, flanked by two attendants, the one on left wearing crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown
Edge
Plain
Comment
Paruck 161 (Varhran III); Saeedi AV34.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin Dinar - Narseh (293-303) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Gold weighing 7.22 g is that it features an image of the Sasanian king, Narseh, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol of the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Sasanian numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors and historians.
