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Sasanian Empire
Khosrow I (Anushirvan) Drachm
Currency reformer; standardised drachm weight and purity. Massive output.
| Date | 531–579 CE |
|---|---|
| Ruler / issuer | Khosrow I |
| Mint | Multiple mints |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | ~4.1 g |
| Era | Sasanian Empire (224 – 651 CE) |
| Region | Iran, Iraq, Caucasus, Central Asia |
Obverse and reverse
Obverse
Bust with elaborate winged crown.
Reverse
Fire altar with two attendants, regnal year and mint.
Historical context — Sasanian Empire
The Sasanians produced the most artistically consistent and historically informative ancient coinage: thin, broad silver drachms with the king's crown on obverse and a Zoroastrian fire altar on reverse.
Read the full Sasanian Empire essay →Frequently asked
- What is the Khosrow I (Anushirvan) Drachm?
- Currency reformer; standardised drachm weight and purity. Massive output. It was struck in 531–579 CE at Multiple mints under Khosrow I.
- What metal and weight is it?
- Silver, weighing approximately ~4.1 g.
- What designs appear on it?
- Obverse: Bust with elaborate winged crown. Reverse: Fire altar with two attendants, regnal year and mint.