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Drachm - Valkash
| Silver | 3.77 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Walkash (484-488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 484-488 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.77 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | 0488 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#409339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons and head of Valkash right on shaft; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames, king's name on the left, mint: WH (Veh Ardashir), no date.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sasanian Empire's Standard circulation coin Drachm - Valkash (484-488) is that it was made of silver and weighed 3.77 grams. This coin was used during the reign of King Valkash (also known as Valakhsh) who ruled the Sasanian Empire from 484 to 488 AD. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a fire altar on the other, which was a common motif on Sasanian coins. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the empire and was used for everyday transactions.
