Dinar - Bahram II front Dinar - Bahram II back
Dinar - Bahram II photo
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Dinar - Bahram II

 
Gold 7.257 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor
Bahram II (274-293)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Value
Dinar (1)
Currency
Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.257 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
9 o'clock ↑←
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#387522
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dinar - Bahram II from Sasanian Empire is that it features an image of the king, Bahram II, on horseback, with a falcon on his hand. This image symbolizes the king's power and his connection to the divine, as well as the importance of hunting and falconry in Persian culture.