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Drachm - Kavad II
628 year| Silver | 4.18 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Kawad II (628) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 628 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.18 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#409334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with attendants, mint AHM (Ahmadan) on the right, year 2 on the left.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Kavad II (628) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.18 g is that it features an image of the Sasanian king, Kavad 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 was minted during Kavad II's reign, which lasted from 628 to 631 CE.
