Drachm - Wahram II

€416,816.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year276-293
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.39 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#VI/1 (right attendant lacks korymbos), Göbl Sasan#VII/2a, Sunrise#786
Obverse descriptionJugate busts Varhran II, wearing winged crown with korymbos, and his queen, wearing kolah with boar`s head, right, vis-a-vis bust of Prince 4, wearing kolah with eagle`s head, left, trefoil of pellets behind shoulder of king.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar, flanked by two attendants facing outward, the one on left wearing winged crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown with korymbos, symbol to left of flames.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-293)  - -
Catalog ID1305051950
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