Drachm - Wahram II

€416,809.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year276-293
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.61 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#IV/1, Göbl Sasan#V/1, Sunrise#780, Peus#386
Obverse descriptionJugate busts Varhran II, wearing winged crown with korymbos, and his queen, wearing kolah, right.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar, flanked by two attendants, the one on left wearing winged crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown, identical symbol or letters on altar shaft and to right of flames.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-293)  - -
Catalog ID2173443630
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