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ID:     789442
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     SASANIAN EMPIRE
Issuer:     Hormazd IV
Date Ruled:     AD 579-590
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Drachm
Date Struck:     AD 579-590
Diameter:     32 mm
Weight:     4.15 g
Die Axis:     3 h
Obverse Description:     Crowned bust right, crescent on forehead, ribbons over shoulders; star above crescent on shoulders, stars flanking crown
Reverse Description:     Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames; RY to left, mint to right
Mint:     GW
Primary Reference:     Göbl I/1a
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=105046
Grade:     Near EF
Notes:     Well struck.