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Drachm - Hormazd I (type I/1)
Country: Sasanian Empire
(Persia)
Denomination: AR Drachm
(1/12)
Year: (271-273)
Material: Silver (.900)
Weight: 4.15 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 26 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: sasanian empirepersia
Description:
Obverse
A portrait of Hormazd I facing right, in a short crown with a volute above diadem, crowned with a globe. On the globe there is a pointed ornament. Ribbons flow from the diadem.
Pahlavi legend
Reverse
AN "atasdan" in the form of a column with a base and capitellum. On the right-hand side facing the altar is the god Mithra, who holds a "wreath of power" in his hand. On the left is a figure in the crown of Hormazd I, with raised hand.
Pahlavi legend
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