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- Sassanian Kingdom, Hormazd IV., Drachm, vf-xf
Product Description
Hormazd IV. 579-590 AD. Drachm 32 mm Merw (Xorasan). Crowned bust right / Fire altar flanked by attendants, mintmark MRW. Göbl 200-202; very fine to extremely fine
- Son and successor of Chosrau I.
- Continued the Roman-Persian War.
- Made himself unpopular with the nobility and was overthrown and murdered by his son Chosrau II in a revolt.
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Greek Coins |
|---|---|
| Category 2 | Sassanian Kingdom |
| Ruler | Hormazd IV. |
| Reign | 579-590 AD |
| Denomination | Drachm |
| Mint | Merw (Xorasan) |
| Material | Silver |
| Condition | very fine to extremely fine |
| Catalogue | Göbl 200-202 |
| Weight | 4.06 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Item Number | 98074 |
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