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Dinar - Bahram II
| Gold | 7.47 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Bahram II (274-293) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 276-293 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.47 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blundered nwr 'zy (in Pahlavi) on left, blundered wrhr 'n (in Pahlavi) on right, fire altar; flanked by two attendants, the left wearing winged crown with korymbos, the right wearing mural crown.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin Dinar - Bahram II (276-293) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Gold weighing 7.47 g is that it features an image of the king, Bahram II, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol in Zoroastrianism, the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the empire's numismatic history and is highly sought after by collectors.
