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Drachm - Narseh
| Silver | 3.60 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Narseh (293-302) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 293-303 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.60 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#419106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbon; flanked by two attendants, the left wearing mural crown, the other wearing plain crown, both with korymbos; upward crescent on altar shaft.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Narseh (293-303) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 3.60 g is that it features an image of the Sasanian king, Narseh, 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 is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the religious and political practices of the Sasanian Empire during the 4th century AD.
