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Drachm - Ardashir III
628 year| Silver | 4.15 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ardashir III (628-630) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 628 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.15 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, star-in-crescents in margin.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Comment
WYHC (Veh-az-Amid-Kavad), Arrajan Mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Ardashir III 628 from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.15 g is that it features an image of the king, Ardashir III, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol in Zoroastrianism, the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire, and it represents the king's connection to the divine. This coin was minted during a time of great cultural and religious significance for the empire, and it serves as a reminder of the rich history and heritage of the region.
