Ruler: | Sassanian Persia: Yazdgard II |
Reigned: | 438 AD - 457 AD |
Denomination: | AR Drachm |
Obverse: | Bust of King facing right. His tiara has four turrets. A crescent clip holds the small Orymbos. . Ribbons hold curled locks of hair. Beard tip is tied with ribbon, holding tuft of hair and pearls. Necklace and earrings bear large gemstones. Embroidered border of Cape held in front by jewel. Inscription in Pahlavi: “MZDISN KDI IZDKRT MLKAN MLK” (Of the Faith -Mazdayasna, Yazdegard the fortunate, King of Kings). |
Reverse: | Zoroastrian fire altar with attendants, those being, the King and the Prince, both holding a long bundle of Barsom rods (tied with 4 knots of Palm leaf strips). Short Capes flow behind their shoulders. The word “RAST” (Just) is inscribed on Altar Shaft, which is decorated with ribbons. “NVKI IZDKRT” (Yazdegard, adorer [of Fire]). |
Weight: | 4 gms |
Diameter: | 30.6 mm |
Yazdgard II
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