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Hemidrachm - Hormazd I
| Silver | 1.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hormazd I (270-271) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 272-273 |
| Value | Hemidrachm (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar without ribbon, flanked by two attendants facing inward, the left, wearing crown with korymbos, raising arm, the right, wearing radiant crown of Mithra holding up diadem.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hemidrachm - Hormazd I (272-273) coin from the Sasanian Empire is that it features a unique blend of Persian and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of King Hormazd I, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Persian goddess Anahita, who was revered as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. This fusion of Persian and Roman elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Sasanian Empire's extensive trade and diplomatic relations with the Roman Empire.
