Sasanian Empire Drachm - Ardashir I, 224 – 240
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
224 – 240
Ruler
Ardashir I
(224–242)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 224 to 240. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.29 g.
- Obverse
- Bearded head right, wearing diademed kyrbasia with lowered cheek pieces, knotted below chin.
- Reverse
- Fire temple, in left field, the king, wearing kyrbasia, standing right in adoration gesture and in right field, standard. In exergue, prtk' zy in Aramaic characters.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (224-240) | — |
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