bgr_590290 - SASANIAN - SASANIAN KINGDOM - HORMIZD IV Drachme
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Type : Drachme
Date: an 10
Mint name / Town : Gay, Médie, (GD)
Metal : silver
Diameter : 30,5 mm
Orientation dies : 9 h.
Weight : 4,09 g.
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Joli revers. Patine grise
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : LÉGENDE EN PEHLVI.
Obverse description : Buste d’Hormizd IV à droite, coiffé de sa couronne entre deux étoiles ; à l’extérieur du grènetis, trois croissants surmontés d’une étoile placés à 3, 6 et 9 heures.
Obverse translation : (Prospérité d’Hormizd).
Reverse
Reverse legend : LÉGENDE EN PEHLVI.
Reverse description : Pyrée (autel du feu). Les flammes s’élèvent au-dessus de la table, soutenue par un pilier central, des rubans pendent à l’extérieur. De chaque côté de l’autel, un servant ; l’autel est accosté d’une étoile et d’un croissant.
Reverse translation : (Le feu de Shapur).
Historical background
SASANIAN - SASANIAN KINGDOM - HORMIZD IV
(579-590)
Son of Khusro I (531-579) (Chosroes), he tried to continue his father's policy, but he did not have his stature. He showed himself to be tolerant and benevolent and received the title of righteous. By chasing Vahran Chobin, one of his generals, he caused his downfall. He was deposed, blinded and replaced by his son Khusro II before being assassinated.
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