Obol - Walkash

€414,030.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year485-488
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (1⁄72)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.49 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ib/1b (pl. 104, N1)#, Göbl Sasan#I/1
Obverse descriptionBust of Valkash right, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent, ribbon on left shoulder, flames on right, letter `h w` right of face.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbons and head of Valkash right on shaft; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (485-488)  - -
Catalog ID2361733270
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