Drachm - Varhran II type I/1 - I/1a

€87,366.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year275-293
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight4.16 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#I/1, Göbl Sasan#I/1a, SNS Schaaf#135-136-137, Val Sn#16
Obverse descriptionDecorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and winged crown surmonted by globe or korymbos.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar decorated with ribbons, two attendants facing outwards, one on left wearing winged crown surmonted by korymbos, other on right wearing mural crown.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (275-292)  - W. H. Valentine#16 -
ND (276-293)  - Göbl#I/1 -
ND (276-293)  - Göbl#I/1a -
ND (276-293)  - SNS#135 (Type I/1 - 4.05 g.) Style B -
ND (276-293)  - SNS#136 (Type I/1 - 4.05 g.) Style B -
ND (276-293)  - SNS#137 (Type I/1 - 3.98 g.) Style B -
Catalog ID6145852490
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