Dinar - Yazdgard I (399-420) front Dinar - Yazdgard I (399-420) back
Dinar - Yazdgard I (399-420) photo
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Dinar - Yazdgard I

 
Gold 6.88 g -
Description
Issuer
Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor
Yazdgerd I (399-420)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
399-420
Value
Dinar (1)
Currency
Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition
Gold
Weight
6.88 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#412260
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fire altar with ribbons, pseudo-legend above

Edge

Plain

Comment

SNS type Ia1/2 (pl. 54, A49); Göbl type I/3 (pl. 9, 150).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dinar coin is that it features an image of King Yazdgard I, who was known for his military campaigns and religious reforms during his reign.