Sasanian Empire. Ohrmazd (Hormizd) II. AD 303-309. Drachm

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Carmen Vera Gutiérrez
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Estimate  € 200 - € 250
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€85
HU
€80
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€75

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Sasanian silver drachm of Ohrmazd (Hormizd) II (AD 303–309), weighing 4.19 g, with his crowned bust on the obverse and a fire altar flanked by attendants on the reverse.

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Hormizd II. 303-309 AD, AR Drachm (4.19 gm; 25 mm). obv: Bust of Hormizd II right, wearing eagle crown with korymbos, pellet behind crown. rev: Fire altar with ribbon and bust left in flames, flanked by two attendants, the left wearing eagle crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown, letter and pellet to left of flames, pellet to right of flames. Göbl type I/1a (both attendants with korymbos).

Hormizd II. 303-309 AD, AR Drachm (4.19 gm; 25 mm). obv: Bust of Hormizd II right, wearing eagle crown with korymbos, pellet behind crown. rev: Fire altar with ribbon and bust left in flames, flanked by two attendants, the left wearing eagle crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown, letter and pellet to left of flames, pellet to right of flames. Göbl type I/1a (both attendants with korymbos).

Details

Era
Before 1400
Weight
4.19 g
Culture/region
Sasanian Empire
Ruler
Ohrmazd (Hormizd) II. AD 303-309
Denomination
Drachm
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
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