Source:Private Collection

Silver Drachm

Kavad I

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Obverse

Bust of Kavad I right, wearing crown with frontal crescent and wings.

Reverse

Fire altar with two attendants. Date and mint in margin.

Mint

Ray

Date

Regnal Year 25 (c. 513 CE)

Diameter

31mm

Weight

4.10g

Composition

Silver (AR)

Reference

Göbl Type II/2

Notes

Shows the introduction of regnal dates on Sasanian coinage.

Complete Specifications

KingKavad I
DenominationSilver Drachm
SourcePrivate Collection
ObverseBust of Kavad I right, wearing crown with frontal crescent and wings.
ReverseFire altar with two attendants. Date and mint in margin.
MintRay
DateRegnal Year 25 (c. 513 CE)
Diameter31mm
Weight4.10g
CompositionSilver (AR)
ReferenceGöbl Type II/2