Drachm - Yazdgard I with Shapur IV - type Ib1/7

€375,683.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year399-420
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.78 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Schaaf#404
Obverse descriptionBust right on floral ornament, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
(Translation: Shahpur the great king of the Armenians)
Reverse descriptionPseudo-legend around / šhpwhry zy lba `lmn`n mlk` (Shahpur the great king of the Armenians) in Pahlavi bust right, wearing ram`s horn crown with ribbons
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (399-420)  - SNS# 404 Uncertain Mint -
ND (414-420)  - -
Catalog ID1698556940
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