Sasanian Empire Obol - Hormazd II, 302 – 310
type I/1a
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Obol
Year
302 – 310
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.62
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Obol from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 302 to 310. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 15 mm and weighs 0.62 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Hormizd II right, wearing eagle crown with korymbos.
- Reverse
- Fire altar with ribbon and bust in flames, flanked by two attendants, the left wearing eagle crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (302-309) | — | Göbl# I/1a | ||
| ND (302-310) | — | SNS# 189 (Type Ia/4a 0.56 g.) Style D/1 |
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