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Drachm - Balash
| Silver | 4.00 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Walkash (484-488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.00 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#377904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants; head of Balash to right on the shaft; above altar, star and crescent; to left, Balash's name in Pahlavi; to right, mint signature.
Edge
Plain
Comment
BBA (mobile court mint)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sasanian Empire's Drachm - Balash coin is that it was used as a form of currency across a vast region, including modern-day Iran, Iraq, and parts of Central Asia, during a time when many other empires were also using their own currencies. This coin was a symbol of the Sasanian Empire's economic and political power, and its use spread beyond the empire's borders, indicating the extent of its trade and cultural influence.
