Drachm - Hormazd IV

€419,855.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year589
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.09 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#I/1, Alram#909, Sunrise#973 var.
Obverse description`Hormizd` bust to right, `Apzut` (Ever prosperous) to left in Pahlavi, crowned and cuirassed bust right, ribbon over right shoulder; crescent and ribbon over left, stars flanking crown.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames, regnal year 10 to left, mint `GO` Gorgan to right.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintGO
Tambrax, modern-day Gorgan,Iran
Mintage10 (589)  - -
Catalog ID3476706370
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