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Drachm - Hormazd II
| Silver | 3.87 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hormazd II (302-309) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 303-309 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.87 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbon and bust left in flames, flanked by two attendants, the left wearing eagle crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown, letter and pellet to left of flames, pellet to right of flames.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Hormazd II (303-309) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 3.87 g is that it features an image of the king, Hormazd II, 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 is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the religious and political practices of the Sasanian Empire during the 4th century.
