1 Drachm - Narseh type A

€377,767.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.52 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (Die rotation 9 h)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#II
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Narseh to right, wearing crown with arcades, three floriate branches and with korymbos.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringMZDYSN BGY NRSHY MRKAN MRKA `YR`N MNW CTRY MN YZD`N in Pahlavi script
(Translation: `Worshipper of Lord Mazda, `God` Narseh, King of Kings of Iran who has lineage from the Gods` in Pahlawi)
Reverse descriptionFire altar flanked by Narseh, standing front on the left, head to right, crowned and holding barsom bundle in his left hand and by attendant, standing front on the right, head to left, waering mural crown and holding barsom bundle in his right hand; above, frawahr and taurus symbols to left and right of flames.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringNWRA ZY NRSHY in Pahlawi Script
(Translation: Fire of Narseh)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage ?  - -
Catalog ID7646018880
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