Sasanian Empire Drachm - Ardashir I, 224 – 241
type V
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
224 – 241
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.2
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 224 to 241. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.2 g.
- Obverse
- A portrait of the king; the crown takes the form of a close-fitting headdress with a wavy ornament. Pahlavi legend (Mazda worshipper, the lord (divine) Ardashir, king of kings of Iran, whose origin is from the gods)
- Reverse
- A fire-altar (atasdan) in the form of column with a capitellum and base consisting of some plates. Under the capitellum there is a tongue of flame. The capitellum is supported by stands in the form of "lion paws" resting upon censers. The stands are decorated with bows. There is a pointed rim around the picture. Pahlavi legend (Fire (fire-altar) of Ardashir)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (224-240) | — | SNS#43 (Type VII/3b Flames 2 - 4.21 g.) Group / Mint B ("Hamadan") | ||
| ND (224-241) | — | Göbl# V |
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