Sasanian Empire Dinar - Khusro I
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
Dinar
Ruler
Khusro I
(531–579)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered (Die flaw at 1 o'clock)
Weight (g)
5.04
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dinar from Sasanian Empire. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 5.04 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Khusru I right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent, ribbons and crescents on shoulders; flanking head, stars; crescents in margin.
- Reverse
- Fire altar with ribbons turned upwards, flanked by two attendants; above flanking flames, star and crescent.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ? | — |
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