Sasanian Empire Drachm - Varhran VI, 590 – 591
type I/1
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
590 – 591
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.06
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 590 to 591. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 30 mm and weighs 4.06 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and crown surmounted by crescent. Two stars above.
- Reverse
- Fire altar decorated with ribbons; two attendants facing.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 591 GD | — | SNS# 613 (Type I/1 4.06 g.) Gay (Jayy) Media | ||
| 591 GD | — | SNS# 614 (Type I/1 4.05 g.) Gay (Jayy) Media | ||
| 591 GD | — | SNS# 615 (Type I/1 4.03 g.) Gay (Jayy) Media | ||
| 591 MY | — | SNS# 616 (Type I/1 4.01 g.) Mesun / Meshan Iraq | ||
| 591 WYHC | — | SNS# 617 (Type I/1 4.01 g.) Weh-az-Amid-Kawad / Veh-ar-Amid Kavad (Arrajan) Fars | ||
| 591 WYHC | — | SNS# 618 (Type I/1 3.99 g.) Weh-az-Amid-Kawad / Veh-ar-Amid Kavad (Arrajan) Fars | ||
| 590 | — | |||
| ND (590-591) | — | Göbl# I/1 | ||
| ND (590-591) | — | W. H. Valentine#49 |
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