Dinar - Hormazd II (type I/1a - I/1b)
Dinar - Hormazd II (type I/1a - I/1b)

Dinar - Hormazd II (type I/1a - I/1b)

Country: Sasanian Empire (Persia)
Denomination: AV Dinar (1)
Year: (301-309)
Material: Gold
Weight: 7.14 g
Shape: Round
Diameter:
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Catalog list: sasanian empirepersia

Description:

Obverse

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

Reverse

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 crown of Sapur I.

Pahlavi legend

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