Drachm - Yazdgard I type Ia1/1a
| Silver (.900) | 4.10 g | 30 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 (.900) |
| Weight | 4.10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#86382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 three crescents and two dots.
Lettering:
on the column of the atasdan is an iscription: l'st
to the left of the altar: h
to the rigth: 'w
Comment
SYLLOGE NUMMORUM SASANIDARUM type Ib1/1a, var.6 (PLATE 35 N°377)Brera; N. Inv.: C 1286 (type Ia1/1a)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Yazdgard I on one side and a fire altar on the other, which was a common motif in Sasanian coinage. The fire altar was a symbol of the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire. This coin was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious influence for the Sasanian Empire, and the image of the fire altar reflects the importance of Zoroastrianism in the empire's culture and politics.
