Obol - Yazdgerd II

€1.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year447-457
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (1⁄72)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.41 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ib1/2b (pl. 72, 21 (WH mint)#, Göbl Sasan#I/1, Sunrise#935
Obverse descriptionBust of Yazdgard II right on floral ornament, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent and inner ribbon, inscription.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse letteringkdiy Iyzdkrty
(Translation: King Yazdgard)
Reverse descriptionFire altar (flames 6) with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, each holding a staff, inscription on right.
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MintageND (447-457)  - -
Catalog ID9573998140
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