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Drachm - Balash
| Silver | 4.09 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Walkash (484-488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 485-488 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.09 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | 0488 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#379297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons and head of Vālaxš right on shaft; attendants flanking, star and crescent flanking flames.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sasanian Empire's Standard circulation coin Drachm - Balash (485-488) made of Silver weighing 4.09 g is that it features an image of the Sasanian king, Balash, 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 Balash, who ruled the empire from 485 to 488 AD.
