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Dinar - Rana Datasatya Imitating Peroz; Sind
| Electrum | 7.0 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Indo-Sasanian Kingdom (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 475-525 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Drachm (230 AD-360 AD) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 7.0 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#85458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar, legend around
Script: Brahmi
Translation: 'Rana Datasatya' or 'Ranaditya Satya'
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is reckoned to be imitative of the dinar of Peroz (457-484), and hence must be struck at a later date range. Different auction houses use different date, but Album calls it as 5th-6th c., which is used here.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, which was a common material used for coins in ancient times.