For sale is a Sasanian silver drachm of Hormizd IV / Hormazd IV, ruler of the Sasanian Empire from AD 579–590.

The coin features the crowned bust of Hormizd IV on the obverse and the traditional Sasanian fire altar with attendants on the reverse.

Details:

• Ruler: Hormizd IV / Hormazd IV
• Period: Sasanian Empire, AD 579–590
• Denomination: AR Drachm
• Metal: Silver
• Weight: 4.17 g
• Diameter: 32 mm
• Mint: WYHC, if attribution is correct
• Regnal Year: Year 4, if attribution is correct
• Condition: Very Fine in my opinion

The coin has a clear main design with visible portrait, fire altar and attendants. There are areas of flatness/weak strike and normal age-related marks, as expected for a hammered Sasanian silver drachm.

Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. The coin shown is the exact coin you will receive.

Securely packed and posted promptly.