Drachm - Varahran

€154,812.00
IssuerIndo-Sasanian Kingdom
Year330-365
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Drachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDrachm (230 AD-360 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.91 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Herfeld#23, Göbl Kushan#8
Obverse descriptionBust of king to right, crown of three large palmettes, surmounted by fluted globe with large fillet, bushy hair, point of beard drawn through ring: ear-ring, necklace; bust below necklace formed by leaves of palmettes. Parsik legend (The palmettes below the bust of the Hephthalites)
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Reverse descriptionFire-altar of Sasanian type; right and left, attendant in peculiar attire, holding barsom wands.
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Edge
Mint
MintageND (330-365)  - -
Catalog ID6799312510
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