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© SStefanov
Drachm - Khusru I type I /
| Silver (.900) | 4 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Khusro I (531-579) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 531-579 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#297646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
In the center there is a fire-altar, narrowing in the middle and broadening downwards and upwardsby three steps. The narrow part is decorated by ribbon whose ends rise upwards. On the fire-altar there is a blazing fire. To the left of the fire is a six-pointed star, to the right a crescent. On two sides of the fire-altar there are attendants standing facing the viewer and leaning with their hands on their spears. Above each guard's shoulder the end of a ribbon can be seen, close to the rim. The field of the coin is borded by pointed rim.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Khusru I, also known as Khusrow I or Chosroes I, who was the king of the Sasanian Empire from 531 to 579 AD. He is depicted on the coin with a long beard and a crown, and his name is written in Persian script on the coin's obverse. This coin was minted during his reign and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire.
