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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Drachm - Yazdgard II
| Silver (.900) | 3.22 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Yazdgerd II (438-457) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 438-457 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#77645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
An atasdan with two figures wearing crowns of Sapur I with spears in their hands. On the column there is an iscription
Lettering:
r ' st-
yzdkrt
nwky (newak)
Translation:
just
good, beautiful
just and good Yazdgard
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Yazdgard II (438-457) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver (.900) weighing 3.22 g is that it features an image of the king, Yazdgard II, 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 at the time. This coin was minted during a time of great religious and cultural significance for the empire, and its design reflects the importance of these beliefs to the people of the time.
