Sasanian Empire Drachm - Hormazd V or VI, 630
type I/1
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
630
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.02
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued in 630. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 32 mm and weighs 4.02 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of a king right, wearing earrings and winged crown surmonted by star and crescent. Two stars above. (The prospery and power ( fortune) of Hormisdas)
- Reverse
- Fire altar decorated with ribbons; two attendants facing. Crescent and star above.
- Edge
- Flat hammered coin smooth edge
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (631-632) | — | Göbl# I/1 | ||
| ND (631-632) | — | W. H. Valentine#56 | ||
| 630 AY | — | SNS# 695 (Type I/1 3.27 g.) Ahwaz / Ohrmazd-Ardaxsir / Eran-khvarrah-Shapur Khuzistan | ||
| 630 AYLAN | — | SNS# 696 (Type I/1 3.73 g.) Eran-asan-kart-Kavad / Eran-Xwarrah-Yazdgird / Eran-vin(n)ard-Kawad | ||
| 630 LD | — | SNS# 697 (Type I/1 2.98 g.) Rayy Media | ||
| 630 MY | — | SNS# 698 (Type I/1 4.07 g.) Meshan Iraq | ||
| 630 WYHC | — | SNS# 700 (Type I/1 4.06 g.) Veh-ar-Amid Kavad (Arrajan) Fars | ||
| 630 WYHC | — | SNS# 701 (Type I/1 4.04 g.) Veh-ar-Amid Kavad (Arrajan) Fars |
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