Drachm - Varhran I type I/2 - Wiht star

€124,927.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year273-276
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight4.41 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#I/2, SNS Schaaf#109-110-111
Obverse descriptionA portrait picture of Varhran facing right in a radiant crown with a globe. On the globe there are ornamental points. Ribbons flow from the diadem with their ends upwards. The hair in the from of tightly twisted plaits. Bearded face and moustache. There is a single pointed rim around the picture. Around the neck there is a necklace of large beads. Star in right field The Pahlavi legend
Obverse script
Obverse letteringmzdysn bgy wrhr ` n MLK ` n MLK ` ` yr ` n W ` nyr ` n MNW ctry MN yzd ` n-mazdesn bay Warahran Sahan sah Eran ud an-Eran ke cihr az yazdan
(Translation: Mazda worshipper, the lord (divine) Varhran, King of Kings of Eran and non-Eran, whose origin is from the gods)
Reverse descriptionAn `atasdan` in the form of high column with a base and capitellum. There are figures on both sides. To the left of the altar attendant with stylized mural crown with korymbos, holding lancein right hand, left hand resting on scabbard, to the right, attendant with stylized mural crown with korymbos, holding lance in left hand, right hand resting on scabbard, both facing outwards. Pahlavi legend
Reverse script
Reverse letteringNWRA ZY -wrhr ` n
Edge
Mint
MintageND (273-276)  - Göbl# I/2 -
ND (273-276)  - SNS#109 (Type I/2B - 4.42 g.) Style H (`Sakastan`) -
ND (273-276)  - SNS#110 (Type I/2B - 4.08 g.) Style H (`Sakastan`) -
ND (273-276)  - SNS#111 (Type I/2B - 3.80 g.) Style H (`Sakastan`) -
Catalog ID6900706950
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