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House of Emirates® in London is thrilled to offer its elite clientele this extraordinary Sassanian silver drachm from the reign of King Hormazd IV, struck in 590 AD during the final years of one of the greatest Persian imperial dynasties of antiquity. More than an ancient silver coin, this remarkable treasure represents a tangible connection to the royal court, culture, religion, and history of the Sassanian Empire.
Hormazd IV, who ruled from 579 to 590 AD, was a member of the Sassanian royal dynasty and succeeded his father, Khusrow I, one of the empire’s most celebrated rulers. His reign unfolded during a period of military conflict and political transformation, as the Sassanian Empire continued its long rivalry with the Byzantine Empire while confronting challenges along its eastern and northern frontiers. His coinage provides an enduring record of Persian kingship during the final decades of the sixth century.
The obverse presents the regal bust of King Hormazd IV, wearing his distinctive crenellated crown and surrounded by Pahlavi inscriptions. The carefully rendered royal portrait reflects the importance of the monarch within Sassanian political culture, where coinage served as both currency and a powerful expression of imperial authority. The portrait allows the modern owner to hold a direct representation of a Persian king who lived more than fourteen centuries ago.
The reverse features one of the most recognisable designs of Sassanian coinage: the Zoroastrian fire altar accompanied by two attendants, with the star and crescent appearing above. The sacred fire was an important symbol within Zoroastrian religious tradition, while the surrounding Pahlavi inscriptions communicate the identity and authority of the issuing ruler. Together, the imagery creates a fascinating window into the religious and political world of sixth-century Persia.
Struck in authentic silver, this impressive drachm measures approximately 32 mm in diameter and weighs 4 grams. It remains beautifully preserved, with minor age-related wear that naturally reflects its extraordinary journey through more than 1,400 years of history. Rather than diminishing its character, these signs of age serve as a reminder that this is an ancient artefact that has survived from a world long vanished.
For an investor in ancient treasures, this Hormazd IV silver drachm offers an opportunity to own an authentic piece of Sassanian history connected directly to a named Persian king. For someone searching for a meaningful Persian gift, it carries an emotional significance that contemporary luxury objects cannot easily reproduce. It represents royalty, ancient civilisation, Persian heritage, religious history, and the remarkable endurance of human craftsmanship.
Presented in a House of Emirates® luxury presentation box and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, this ancient Persian silver drachm is designed to make an unforgettable gift for someone truly special. Whether presented for a birthday, anniversary, milestone, celebration, or simply as an expression of admiration, it offers the recipient something extraordinary: the opportunity to hold an authentic surviving fragment of the Sassanian Empire in their hands.
Make this ancient Persian treasure part of your story. Acquire the Hormazd IV silver drachm today and give a gift that carries more than precious metal — give the legacy of a Persian king, the symbolism of an ancient civilisation, and more than fourteen centuries of history, beautifully preserved and presented by House of Emirates®.
Empire: Sassanian Empire
Ruler: Hormazd IV
Reign: 579–590 AD
Date: 590 AD
Type: Silver Drachm
Metal: Silver
Weight: 4 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Condition: Beautifully preserved, with minor age-related wear
Origin: Sassanian Empire — modern-day Iran
Presentation: House of Emirates® luxury presentation box
Documentation: Certificate of Authenticity
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