Dinar - Varhran V

€132,340.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year420-438
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
ValueDinar (1)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight7.07 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Schaaf#434
Obverse descriptionRight profile of Wahram V on frontal bust; crown with two mural elements, in the middle a crescent on a pearl; covered korymbos; pearl diadem, diadem ribbons commencing below ball of hair, pointing upwards; earring consisting of two elementsa; neck-line of tunica edged with row of pearls; double row of pearls running from the shoulders to the breast ornament (only upper part visible); floral elements below bust; dotted border.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringmadysn bgy wlhl` n MLKAn MLKA `yr` n W `nyr` n MNW ctry MN yzd` n
Reverse descriptionFire altar, base consisting of two elements; round altar shaft, (on the shaft `just`) to the left and the right of the shaft ribbons pointing downwards; three altar slabs; altar flames, rendered by three tiers of four, three and two strokes respectively; to the left and the right of altar attendant with stylized crown of Wahram V, holding a barson with both hands; dotted border.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringl` st
(Translation: `just`)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (420-438)  - SNS# 434 (Type Ib1/1 7.07 g.) Sind -
Catalog ID5323888210
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