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Drachm - Hormazd VI
632 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hormazd VI (630-632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 632 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Hormazd VI 632 from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver is that it features an image of the king, Hormazd VI, 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 the reign of Hormazd VI, who ruled from 632 to 651 CE and was known for his military campaigns and religious reforms.
