Сасанидская империя Drachm - Hormazd II, 301 – 310

Drachm, Сасанидская империя. Выпускалась с 301 по 310. Материал: Silver (.900). Диаметр 27 мм, вес 4.25 г.

Аверс

A portrait of the king facing right. His crown takes the form of a diadem under which is depicted a bird of prey with a "pearl" in its beak. On the peak of the crown there is a globe. The diadem is adorned with pearls. Ribbons flow from the diadem and globe. The king's hair is curled and he has a beard. Around his neck is a necklace of large beads. On the globe there are ornamental points. There is a pointed rim around the picture. Pahlavi legend (Mazda worshipper, the lord Hormazd, king of kings of Eran and non-Eran, whose origin is from the gods)

Реверс

An atasdan in the form of high column with a capitellum and base. Above the capitellum is a tounge of flame. In the flame is a bust of Ahura-Mazdah. The column is covered by ribbons. Along the sides of the atasdan there are two attendants with swords in their hands. The left-hand figure wears the crown of Hormazd II; the one on the right, the stylized crown of Ahuramazda. Pahlavi legend (Fire of Ohrmazd)

Гурт

Smooth