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Obol - Ardashir I
| Silver | 0.72 g |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ardashir I (224-242) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 233-238 |
| Value | Obol (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type R).
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Sasanian Empire, which was the last Persian Empire before the Arab conquest. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.72 grams, making it a valuable and durable form of currency for the time period. Additionally, the coin features an image of Ardashir I, the founder of the Sasanian Empire, on one side, and a fire altar on the other, which was a symbol of the Zoroastrian religion that was prevalent during that time.
