Dinar - Yazdgerd II lightweight

€413,643.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year438-457
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
ValueDinar (1)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight4.13 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ic2/1 (pl. 70, A9)#, Göbl Sasan#I/2 (pl. 10, 163)#, Sunrise#930
Obverse descriptionBust of Yazdgard II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent and inner ribbon.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, each raising arms, inscription flanking.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgePlain
MintAW
Hormuz Ardashir, modern-day
Ahvaz, Iran
MintageND (438-457)  - -
Catalog ID4563755280
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