© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
⅙ Dinar - Bahram II
| Gold | 1.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Bahram II (274-293) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 276-293 |
| Value | ⅙ Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.44 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 9 o'clock ↑← |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#387710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar; flanked by two attendants facing outward, the one on left wearing winged crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown with korymbos; symbol to left of flames.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cf. SNS type VI/1 (right attendant lacks korymbos); Göbl type VII/2a; Paruck -; Saeedi -.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Bahram II, the king of the Sasanian Empire, in a hunting scene, showcasing the importance of hunting as a symbol of power and prestige during that time.
