Drachm - Khusru III type I/1

€87,432.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year629-631
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight4.16 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#I/1, SNS Schaaf#694, Val Sn#55
Obverse descriptionDecorated facing bust of a king right, wearing earrings and winged crown surmonted by star and crescent. Two stars above, around double dotted border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar decorated with ribbons; two attendants facing. Around triple dotted border.
Reverse script
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Mint
MintageND (629-631)  - Göbl# I/1 -
630 WYHC - SNS# 694 (Type I/1 4.11 g.) Veh-ar-Amid Kavad (Arrajan) Fars -
631  - W. H. Valentine#55 -
Catalog ID2232218050
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