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

 
Gold 7.14 g -
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
7.14 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
3 o'clock ↑→
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#388732
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fire altar with ribbons; Bahram II standing on the right and Verethragna (Bahram) on the left giving Bahram a ring (power ring)

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 the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts a mythical creature known as the "sphinx" - a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. This coin is significant because it showcases the cultural and artistic influences of the Sasanian Empire, which was known for its rich artistic and cultural heritage.