Drachm - Varhran II

€410,278.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year276-293
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.71 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#X/3, Sunrise#790
Obverse descriptionJugate right busts of Bahram, wearing winged crown with korymbos, and his queen, wearing kolah with boar`s head, facing the cuirassed bust of his son (Prince 4) left, wearing kolah with eagle`s head and presenting wreath to the royal couple
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Reverse descriptionFire altar flanked by Bahram (on left) and his queen (on right), each sacrificing into the altar; mint marks flanking flames.
Reverse script
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EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (276-293)  - -
Catalog ID5276950330
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