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Drachm - Yazdgerd I
| Silver | 4.11 g | 29 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 |
| Weight | 4.11 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons; attendants flanking, crescent-above-pellet-above-crescent to left of flames, crescent-above-pellet to right of flames; l'st in Pahlavi on altar shaft.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Comment
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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 4.11 g is that it features an image of the king, Yazdgerd I, in a distinctive crown and necklace, which symbolizes his power and authority as the ruler of the Sasanian Empire.
