Drachm - Vistahm type I/
590 (590-597) years| Silver (.900) | 4.15 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wistahm (591-595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 590 (590-597) |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 4.15 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#73184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fire altar decorated with ribbons; two attendants facing. Crescent and star above.
Comment
The bust of Vistahm is different in this varity.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Sasanian king, Vistahm, 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.
