Ruler: | Sassanian Persia: Hormazd IV |
Reigned: | 579 AD - 590 AD |
Denomination: | AR Drachm |
Obverse: | Bust of the King, right. Tiara bears 2 layers of pearls, three turrets. High stiff crown cap. Crescent clip holds Orymbos. Star behind crown and star and crescent in front. Crescent is over both shoulders. Three Crescents with stars on outside of rim. Inscription in Pahlavi: “AHRMZ AFZUI” (Hormazd the bestower of prosperity). |
Reverse: | Zoroastrian fire altar with attendants, who are the King and Prince (wearing their high hat crown). Both are facing forwards with hands resting on sword halters. Fire Altar is narrow decorated with upturned ribbons. Star to the left and crescent to the right of the fire. Mint name (?). Regnal year (?). |
Weight: | 4.1 gms |
Diameter: | 30.4 mm |
Hormazd IV
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