Drachm - Ardashir II front Drachm - Ardashir II back
Drachm - Ardashir II photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

Drachm - Ardashir II

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor
Ardashir II (379-383)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
Drachm (1⁄12)
Currency
Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
0383
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#379110
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Ardashir II from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver is that it features an image of the king, Ardashir II, 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 II, who ruled from 379 to 383 CE and was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms.