Obol - Wahram II

€417,089.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year276-293
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (1⁄72)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.55 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#796
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 (?), presenting wreath and wearing kolah with uncertain animal`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, trefoil of pellets to left of flames.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-293)  - -
Catalog ID4918304630
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