© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
Dinar - Ohrmazd II
| Gold | 7.20 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hormazd II (302-309) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 303-309 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.20 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#409354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar decorated with ribbons, bust left in flames; flanked by two attendants standing facing, turned inwards, sword upward in both hands, left attendant wearing eagle crown with korymbos, right attendant wearing mural crown with korymbos.
Edge
Plain
Comment
SNS type Ia/3d; Göbl type I/1a.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Ohrmazd II (303-309) coin from the Sasanian Empire is that it features an image of the king, Ohrmazd II, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol in Zoroastrianism, the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire, and it represents the divine fire that was believed to be the source of all life and energy. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin highlights the importance of religion in the empire and the close connection between the ruling dynasty and the religious leaders.
