© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Drachm - Khusro I
19 (550) year| Silver | 4.05 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Khusro I (531-579) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 19 (550) |
| Calendar | Sassanid Empire - Khusro I reign |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.05 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons and attendants; star and crescent flanking flames.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Khusro I 19 (550) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.05 g is that it features an image of the Sasanian king, Khusro I, 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 Khusro I, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to promote trade and commerce within the empire.
