Hemidrachm - Hormazd I type I/2a

€87,712.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year271-273
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (1⁄24)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight1.84 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#I/2a, SNS Schaaf#92-93-95
Obverse descriptionDecorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and crown surmonted by globe or korymbos.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar decorated with ribbons, two attendats facing inward and holding wooden rods.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (271-273)  - SNS#92 (Type Ia/1b - 2.05 g.) Style C -
ND (271-273)  - SNS#93 (Type Ia/1a - 1.78 g.) Style D -
ND (271-273)  - SNS#95 (Type Ia/1a - 2.01 g.) Uncertain Mint -
ND (272-273)  - Göbl# I/2a -
Catalog ID5753231430
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