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Dinar - Yazdgerd II lightweight
| Gold | 4.26 g |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Yazdgerd II (438-457) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 438-457 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.26 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#413658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, each holding a staff.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Yazdgerd II, who was the son of Bahram V and was known for his military campaigns against the Roman Empire. Despite being made of gold, this coin was actually a lightweight version of the standard gold dinar, which was typically made of 24-karat gold and weighed around 8.4 grams. The lightweight version was likely issued as a way to make the coin more accessible to a wider range of people, particularly during a time of economic hardship or war.
