Sasanian Empire Drachm - Valkash, 484 – 490

type I/1

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sasanian Empire
Currency Dinar (224 – 651)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Drachm
Year 484 – 490
Ruler Walkash (484–488)
Composition Silver (.900)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.93
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (486-490)  W. H. Valentine#38
ND (484-488)  Göbl# I/1
ND (484-488)  SNS# 521 (Type Ia/1a 4.20 g.) Uncertain Mint
ND (484-488)  SNS# 523 (Type Ia/1a 3.98 g.) Imitation (no legend no mint)
ND (484-488) AW SNS# 513 (Type Ia/1a 4.08 g.) "Hormizd-Ardashir" Khuzistan
ND (484-488) AY SNS# 510 (Type Ia/1a 4.02 g.) Eran-khvarrah-Shapur Khuzistan
ND (484-488) BN SNS# 515 (Type Ia/1a 3.94 g.) Bendjir (?) Kirman
ND (484-488) KA SNS# 518 (Type Ia/1a 4.04 g.) Karzi (?) Fars / Ardashir-Khurra
ND (484-488) LD/RD SNS# 519 (Type Ia/1a 4.09 g.) Rayy Media

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