Silver Drahm of Khusraw I, Uncertain, 531–579. 2000.7.80

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2000.7.80

Physical Description

  • Axis: 3

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 4.13
    • Diameter (in mm): 30

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 531 - 579

  • Date on Object

    • Date: "yr. 28"?
  • Denomination: Drahm
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: bust of Sasanian king facing right

  • Reverse

    • Type: fire altar flanked by attendants
    • Symbol: AW

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2000.7.80
  • Lot: 2000.7
  • Department: Islamic
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States