Sasanian Empire Drachm - Valkash, 484 – 490
type I/1
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
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
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 484 to 490. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 28 mm and weighs 3.93 g.
- Obverse
- A portrait bust of the king facing right. His crown has three teeth, a crescent and globe. Ribbons flow from the globe. There is a ribbon above his right shoulder and a fire above his left. Bearded face. Around the king's neck is a necklace of one row of large beads. There is a double pointed rim around the picture. Pahlavi legend (Virtuous Valkash)
- Reverse
- A fire-altar in the form of a column with capitellum and base. The column is covered by ribbons. Above the capitellum is a bust facing right, wearing the crown of king Valkash. To the left of the fire is a star, to the right a crescent. Pahlavi legend
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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