Drachm - Hormazd IV

€419,853.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year585
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.13 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#I/1, Alram#909, Sunrise#973
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 `6` to left, mint `GD` for Jay to right.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintGD
Madinat Jayy, modern-day
Isfahan, Iran
Mintage585  - -
Catalog ID4240797660
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