Drachm - Bahram II

€410,275.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year276-293
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.34 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#VIa(1)/2(1a), Style A#
Obverse descriptionJugate busts of Vahrām (Bahram), wearing winged crown with korymbos, and his queen, wearing kolah with boar`s head, right, vis-a-vis bust of Prince 4, wearing kolah with eagle`s head, left
Obverse script
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Reverse descriptionFire altar; flanked by two attendants facing outward, each wearing winged crown with korymbos; fravahr to left of flames.
Reverse script
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EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (276-293)  - -
Catalog ID8327727950
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