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Drachm - Hormazd IV Rev-Ardashir
12 (591) year| Silver | 4.10 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hormazd IV (579-590) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 12 (591) |
| Calendar | Sassanid Empire - Hormazd IV reign |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.10 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#434046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames, regnal year 12 to left, mint "LYW" Rev-Ardashir to right.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Hormazd IV on one side and a fire altar on the other, which was a symbol of the Zoroastrian religion that was prevalent in the Sasanian Empire at the time.
