Sasanian silver drachm

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

AD 224 - 651

Issuing entity

Sasanian Empire

Broad, 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.
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