Drachm - Wahram IV

€411,812.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year388-389
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.88 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ia5/1a, Sunrise#884
Obverse descriptionBust of Varhran IV right, wearing winged merlon crown with korymbos, single diadem end, letters of mintmark `aw` at the end of ribbon.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbons, inscription - mintmark `aw`, similar to obverse to left of altar shaft
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
MintAW
Hormuz Ardashir, modern-day
Ahvaz, Iran
MintageND (388-389)  - -
Catalog ID4873547720
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