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Drachm - Ardashir I
| Silver | 4.25 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ardashir I (224-242) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 233-238 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.25 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar (flames 3) with diadems (type G), pellet to left of altar shaft.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Comment
Variety without pellet on reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Ardashir I (233-238) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.25 g is that it features an image of the king, Ardashir I, 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 was minted during the reign of Ardashir I, who was the founder of the Sasanian Empire and ruled from 233 to 238 AD.
