Sasanian Empire Drachm - Kavadh II, 628
type I/1
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
628
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.14
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued in 628. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 31 mm and weighs 4.14 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and crown surmonted by globe or korymbos and crescent. Two stars above.
- Reverse
- Fire altar decorated with ribbons; two attendants facing. Crescent and star above.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 628 | — | Göbl# I/1 | ||
| 628 | — | W. H. Valentine#52 | ||
| 628 AHM | — | SNS# 671 (Type I/1 4.15 g.) Hamadan / Ahmadan Media | ||
| 628 AYLAN | — | SNS# 672 (Type I/1 4.12 g.) Eran-asan-kart-Kavad / Eran-Xwarrah-Yazdgird / Eran-vin(n)ard-Kawad | ||
| 628 BYS | — | SNS# 673 (Type I/1 4.01 g.) Bishapur / Bisabhur | ||
| 628 ST | — | SNS# 674 (Type I/1 4.02 g.) Staxr / Istakhr (Persepolis) Fars |
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