Drachm - Varhran II type V/1

€1.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year275-293
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight4.07 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#V/1, Göbl Sasan#VI/1a, SNS Schaaf#119-140, Val Sn#17
Obverse descriptionDecorated facing bust of king righ, wearing earrings and winged crown surmounted by globe or korymbos, at side facing bust of the queen right, wearing earrings and crown.
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Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar decorated with ribbons, two attendats facing outwards, on left wearing winged crown, the other on right a mural crown.
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Mint
MintageND (275-292)  - W. H. Valentine#17 -
ND (276-293)  - Göbl# V/1 -
ND (276-293)  - Göbl# VI/1a -
ND (276-293)  - SNS#119 (Type IV/1 - 4.25 g.) Style A -
ND (276-293)  - SNS#140 (Type IV/1 - 4.16 g.) Style B -
Catalog ID7269808050
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