Obol- Kavad I

€409,361.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year488-531
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (1⁄72)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.51 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#I/1, Göbl Sasan#I/1
Obverse descriptionBust of Kavad I right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent, ribbons and crescents on shoulders; star behind crown.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
MintAW
Hormuz Ardashir, modern-day
Ahvaz, Iran
MintageND (488-531)  - -
Catalog ID9860689560
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