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Drachm - Yazdgard I type I/1a var.
| Silver (.850) | 3.85 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Yazdgerd I (399-420) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 399-420 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver (.850) |
| Weight | 3.85 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#86381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
An atasdan with a capitellum and base. Above the capilellum there is a tongue of flame. On two sides of the altar there are two figures wearing headdress of Yazdgard I. The capitellum is covered with ribbons, the ends pointing downwards.
Over the Flames two crescents and two dots.
On the column of the atasdan is an iscription
Lettering:
r ' st-rast
yzdkrty
' twr-Adur
Translation:
Just
Yazdgard
Comment
variant type I/1aDegree of rarity: Non Common
Göbl 1971 (type I/1)
https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=657316
SYLLOGE NUMMORUM SASANIDARUM 2014 type Ib1/1a, var.5 (PLATE 35 N°376)
Valentine W. H., Sassanian Coins 1993 (type 34)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Yazdgard I, who was known for his military campaigns and religious reforms during his reign from 399 to 420 CE. The coin's design also includes an inscription in Pahlavi, an ancient Iranian language, which translates to "Yazdgard, the king of kings, the king of Iran." This coin is a rare and valuable example of Sasanian Empire currency and provides a glimpse into the history and culture of that time period.
