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Drachm - Ardashir III re-engraved
629 year| Silver | 4.16 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ardashir III (628-630) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 629 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.16 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417730 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Sunrise Collection states "It appears that the date [RY2] was re-engraved in the die over the date [RY1]. The mint name also has indications of being re-engraved, perhaps from mint ST (Istakhr).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Ardashir III (re-engraved) 629 from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.16 g is that it features an image of the king, Ardashir III, in a distinctive crown and necklace, which symbolizes his power and authority as the ruler of the Sasanian Empire.
