Drachm - Zamasp

€409,483.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year497-499
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.92 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#III
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Jamasp to right, wearing mural crown with inner crescent and korymbos set on crescent; to right, small bust of Ahura Mazda.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar flanked by two stylized attendants; in upper field to left, five-pointed star; in upper field to right, crescent; in field to right, GD (name of the mint in Pahlawi); in field to left, date in Pahlawi.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
MintGD
Madinat Jayy, modern-day
Isfahan, Iran
MintageND (497-499)  - -
Catalog ID3728163360
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