© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Drachm - Valkash type I/
| Silver (.900) | 3.93 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Walkash (484-488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 484-490 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 3.93 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#77671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A fire-altar in the form of a column with capitellum and base. The column is covered by ribbons. Above the capitellum is a bust facing right, wearing the crown of king Valkash. To the left of the fire is a star, to the right a crescent.
Pahlavi legend
Comment
Inv.N°19377/30Gariboldi 37
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Sasanian king, Valkash (also known as Valax), on one side, and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol in Zoroastrianism, the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire, and it represents the king's role as a protector of the faith. The coin's design reflects the close relationship between the Sasanian monarchy and the Zoroastrian clergy during this period.
