⅙ Dinar - Walkash

€448,360.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year484-488
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅙ Dinar
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight0.38 g
Dimensions13 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#II/1b, A6#
Obverse descriptionPahlavi, facing bust, wearing mural crown with ribbons and korymbos set on crescent; ribbon and flame over shoulders.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse letteringwlk`š
(Translation: Walkash)
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; wlk (date) in Pahlavi to left, `y (mint signature) in Pahlavi to right.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintAY
Susa, Susiana, modern-day Shush,Iran
MintageND (484-488)  - -
Catalog ID6163832770
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