Obol - Varhran II type VII/2 - VII/2a

Vahram II ruled the Sasanian Empire during a period of near-constant internal fracture — his reign saw at least two serious dynastic challenges, including the revolt of his brother Hormizd in the east and the usurpation of Vahram III, who held the throne for a matter of months in 293 before being deposed. These small silver obols circulated in a monetary system where the drachm dominated prestige exchange; the fractional denominations served local market transactions and are consequently far scarcer in well-preserved state than their larger counterparts, having passed through many more hands before leaving circulation.