Drachm - Hormizd II

€410,131.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year303-309
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.95 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Hormizd II to right, wearing winged crown with korymbos and falcon`s head (Varagna).
Obverse script
Obverse letteringMZDYSN BGY HWRMZDY MRKAN MRKA `YR`N MNW CTRY MN YZD`N
(Translation: (`Worshipper of Lord Mazda, `God` Hormizd, King of Kings of Iran who has lineage from the Gods` in Pahlawi))
Reverse descriptionFire altar with bust flanked by Hormizd, 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.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringNWRA ZY HWRMZDY
(Translation: (`Fire of Hormizd` in Pahlawi))
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (303-309)  - -
Catalog ID5787717210
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