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Drachm - Zamasp
498 year| Silver | 4.10 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Zamasp (496-498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 498 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#419848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with attendants in paryer mode, mint abbreviation of "AS" (Aspanvar, Asuristan or Aspahan) to the right, year three written in mirror image of typical convention to the left, Extremely rare with date written in reverse.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sasanian Empire's Standard circulation coin Drachm - Zamasp (498) is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic exchange between the Sasanian Empire and other regions, including China and the Roman Empire. This coin, made of silver and weighing 4.10 grams, would have been used in everyday transactions and could have been used to purchase goods such as food, clothing, and other household items. Despite its small size, this coin played a significant role in facilitating economic activity and connecting people across different regions and cultures.
