Sasanian Empire Drachm - Yazdgard I, 399 – 420
with Shapur IV - type Ib1/7
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
399 – 420
Ruler
Yazdgerd I
(399–420)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.78
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 399 to 420. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 3.78 g.
- Obverse
- Bust right on floral ornament, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos (Shahpur the great king of the Armenians)
- Reverse
- Pseudo-legend around / šhpwhry zy lba 'lmn'n mlk' (Shahpur the great king of the Armenians) in Pahlavi bust right, wearing ram's horn crown with ribbons
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (414-420) | — | |||
| ND (399-420) | — | SNS# 404 Uncertain Mint |
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