Drachm - Hormazd I
| Silver (.900) | 4.15 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hormazd I (270-271) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 271-273 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 4.15 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#77536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
AN "atasdan" in the form of a column with a base and capitellum. On the right-hand side facing the altar is the god Mithra, who holds a "wreath of power" in his hand. On the left is a figure in the crown of Hormazd I, with raised hand.
Pahlavi legend
Lettering:
' whrmzd-Ohrmaz
NWR ' ZY-Adur-i
Translation: "Fire (fire-temple) of Hormazd"
Comment
INv.N°16359
Numismatic Museum of Athens : http://en.numista.com/outings/numismatic-museum-of-athens-164.html
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Hormazd I (271-273) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver (.900) weighing 4.15 g is that it features an image of the king, Hormazd I, 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. The coin's design reflects the empire's religious and political ideologies, showcasing the king's role as a divine ruler.
