Hemidrachm - Varhran I type I/1

€87,715.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year273-276
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (1⁄24)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight1.93 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#I/1, SNS Schaaf#105
Obverse descriptionA portrait picture of Varhran facing right in a radiant crown with a globe. On the globe there are ornamental points. Ribbons flow from the diadem with their ends upwards. The hair in the from of tightly twisted plaits. Bearded face and moustache. There is a single pointed rim around the picture. Around the neck there is a necklace of large beads.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionAn `atasdan` in the form of high column with a base and capitellum. There are figures on both sides. One of them is the god Ahura Mazda, to the left wearing the crown of Shapur I.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (273-276)  - Göbl# I/1 -
ND (273-276)  - SNS#105 (Type I/1ab - 2.07 g.) Style A/c -
Catalog ID5212190240
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