Sasanian Empire Dinar - Peroz I, 459 – 484
type III/1
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
Dinar
Year
459 – 484
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.11
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dinar from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 459 to 484. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.11 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust right, wearing earrings and winged crown surmonted by globe or korymbos and crescent.
- Reverse
- Fire altar decorated with ribbons; two attendantsfacing inwards. Crescent and star above.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (459-484) | — | Göbl# III/1 | ||
| ND (459-484) BBA | — | SNS# 477 (Type IIIb/1c 3.74 g.) Ctesiphon |
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