Sasanian Empire Drachm - Jamasp, 497 – 499
type I/1
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
497 – 499
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 497 to 499. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.1 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and mural crown surmounted by globe or korymbos and crescent, in front of bust the son left, wearing crown and holding wreath.
- Reverse
- Fire altar decorated with ribbons; two attendants facing inwards. Crescent and star above.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 499 | — | Year III (Common) | ||
| 498 | — | Year II (Rare) | ||
| ND (498-499) | — | W. H. Valentine#43 | ||
| 497 | — | Year I (Common) | ||
| ND (497-499) | — | Göbl# I/1 | ||
| ND (496-499) AS | — | SNS# 533 (Type Ib/1a 4.06 g.) Isfahan "Aspahan" Asur | ||
| ND (496-499) GW | — | SNS# 537 (Type Ib/1b 4.13 g.) Goyman (?) Gorgan Media | ||
| ND (496-499) NY | — | SNS# 539 (Type Ib/1b 3.27 g.) Nehavend / Nemavand Media | ||
| ND (496-499) WH | — | SNS# 540 (Type Ib/1a 3.98 g.) Veh-Ardashir (Seleucia) Iraq |
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