Sasanian Empire Hemidrachm - Hormazd I, 271 – 273
type I/2a
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hemidrachm
Year
271 – 273
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.84
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hemidrachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 271 to 273. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.84 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and crown surmonted by globe or korymbos.
- Reverse
- Fire altar decorated with ribbons, two attendats facing inward and holding wooden rods.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (272-273) | — | Göbl# I/2a | ||
| ND (271-273) | — | SNS#92 (Type Ia/1b - 2.05 g.) Style C | ||
| ND (271-273) | — | SNS#93 (Type Ia/1a - 1.78 g.) Style D | ||
| ND (271-273) | — | SNS#95 (Type Ia/1a - 2.01 g.) Uncertain Mint |
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