Drachm - Yazdegerd III (type II/2) 651 (632-651) front Drachm - Yazdegerd III (type II/2) 651 (632-651) back
Drachm - Yazdegerd III (type II/2) 651 (632-651) photo
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Drachm - Yazdegerd III type II/

651 (632-651) years
Silver (.900) 2.3 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor
Yazdgerd III (632-651)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
651 (632-651)
Value
Drachm (1⁄12)
Currency
Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
2.3 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#330025
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

An "atasdan" with two attendats standing facing ahead. The column of the "atasdan" is covered with ribbons with the ends pointing upwards. To the left of the "atasdan" there is a star, to the right a crescent. There is a triple rim around the picture. Four crescent with stars are symmetrically placed of the field of the coin.

Comment

Non Common coin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Yazdegerd III on one side and a fire altar on the other, which was a symbol of the Zoroastrian religion that was prevalent in the Sasanian Empire at the time.