Drachm - Wahram II

€417,083.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year276-293
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.29 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#VII/5, Göbl Sasan#X/3, Sunrise#791
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, presenting wreath and wearing kolah with eagle`s head, left.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbon, flanked by Varhran II and his queen, holding ring, facing toward altar, symbols flanking flames, trefoil of pellets on altar shaft.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-293)  - -
Catalog ID6754369750
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