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Drachm - Hormazd
6 (596) year| Silver | 4.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 6 (596) |
| Calendar | Sassanid Empire - Khusro II reign |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.21 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Comment
Issued by little-known Hormazd, who rebelled against Khusro II, with design and layout similar to the issues of Khusro II between his regnal years 2 and 11.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sasanian Empire's Standard circulation coin Drachm - Hormazd 6 (596) is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal during that time period. The use of silver in coins was a symbol of the empire's wealth and power, and it also made the coins more durable and resistant to wear and tear. Additionally, the fact that the coin weighs 4.21 grams suggests that it was carefully crafted and minted with precision, showcasing the advanced metallurgical skills of the Sasanian Empire's craftsmen.
