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Dinar - Peroz I type III/
| Gold | 4.11 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Peroz I (457-484) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 459-484 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.11 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#60906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fire altar decorated with ribbons; two attendantsfacing inwards. Crescent and star above.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Peroz I (type III/1) coin is that it features an image of the Sasanian king Peroz I, who ruled from 459 to 484 AD, 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 example of a Sasanian coin that features both a king and a religious symbol, highlighting the close relationship between the monarchy and the religious establishment during this period.
