Sasanian Empire Drachm - Peroz I, 477 – 484
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
477 – 484
Ruler
Peroz I
(457–484)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular, Local issue of type 3)
Alignment
3 o'clock ↑→
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.13
Diameter (mm)
26.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 477 to 484. Struck in Silver. Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 4.13 g.
- Obverse
- Bust left, wearing crown with two wings, frontal crescent, and korymbos set on crescent, ribbon over each shoulder
- Reverse
- Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants, star and crescent flanking flames; illegible inscription on left, BYŠ in Pahlavi on right.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (477-484) | — |
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