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Drachm - Hormazd IV
| Silver | 4.10 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hormazd IV (579-590) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 579-590 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.10 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, countermark to upper right: ΟΟΟΟΟ in incuse rectangle.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Hormazd IV (579-590) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.10 g is that it features an image of the king, Hormazd IV, 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 a time of great religious and political significance for the empire, as it was during the reign of Hormazd IV that the Sasanians were engaged in a series of wars with the Byzantine Empire. Despite these conflicts, the Sasanian Empire was able to maintain its territorial integrity and cultural identity, and coins like this one serve as a testament to its rich history and heritage.
