Dinar - Varhran I type I/1

€73,183.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year273-276
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
ValueDinar (1)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight7.32 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#I/1, SNS Schaaf#116
Obverse descriptionElaborate diademed and draped bust of Bahram I, with long beard, rayed crown and korymbos; pellet above diadem ribbons
Obverse script
Obverse letteringmzdysn bgy wrhr`n MRKAn MRKA `yr`n W`nyr`n MNW ctry MN yzd`n
Reverse descriptionFire altar decorated with ribbons, two attendants facing outwards, one on right wearing mural crown the other crown surmonted by globe.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringNWRAZY wrhr `n
Edge
Mint
MintageND (273-276)  - Göbl# I/1 -
ND (273-276)  - SNS#116 (Modern forgery - 7.34 g.) legend barbarized -
Catalog ID4803571520
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