Sasanian silver drachm
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
AD 224 - 651
Issuing entity
Sasanian EmpireBroad, thin silver drachm with a crowned royal bust and a fire altar with attendants on the reverse. The crown design is the primary means of identifying the ruler.
Historical context
Issued across a large mint network; mint abbreviations and regnal years appear in the margins of later issues.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Mint abbreviation tables and regnal-year readings require transcription from a specialist reference.