Drachm - Yazdgerd I (399-420) front Drachm - Yazdgerd I (399-420) back
Drachm - Yazdgerd I (399-420) photo
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Drachm - Yazdgerd I

 
Silver 3.75 g -
Description
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
Weight
3.75 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#416174
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, inscription to left of flames and on altar shaft. The legend on the reverse reads "Atas Vamsahr Yazdgird az Darabgird"

Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi

Translation: Fire of Ramsubr Yazdgird from Darabgird

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Yazdgerd I (399-420) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 3.75 g is that it features an image of the king, Yazdgerd I, in a distinctive crown and necklace, which was a symbol of the Sasanian Empire's power and influence.