Sasanian Empire Drachm - Yazdgird I with Shapur IV, 414 – 420
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
414 – 420
Ruler
Yazdgerd I
(399–420)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
3 o'clock ↑→
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.78
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 414 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; legend around (Shahpur the great king of the Armenians)
- Reverse
- Bust right, wearing ram's horn crown with ribbons.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (414-420) | — |
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