Obol - Balash

€379,298.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year485-488
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (1⁄72)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.43 g
Dimensions13 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ib/1b
Obverse descriptionBust right, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent, ribbon on left shoulder, flames on right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbons and head of Vālaxš right on shaft; attendants flanking, star and crescent flanking flames.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (485-488)  - -
Catalog ID9104365000
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