Drachm - Bahram II

€411,522.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year276-293
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.24 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#IV/1, Göbl Sasan#V/1, Sunrise#779
Obverse descriptionJugate busts Varhran II, wearing winged crown with korymbos, and his queen, wearing kolah, right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLetters `hw` to right of flame, letters `py` to left of flame, `hwpy (xubi)`, goodness, fire altar, flanked by two attendants, the one on left wearing winged crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown, pellet on top and central tiers of altar
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (276-293)  - -
Catalog ID3413464630
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