© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
Dinar - Bahram II type I/
| Gold | 7.36 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Bahram II (274-293) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 276-293 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.36 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#73170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar decorated with ribbons, two attendants facing outwards, one on left wearing winged crown surmonted by korymbos, othe on right wearing mural crown.
Comment
SNS#117 Reverse: triplet on altar shaft, symbol to the left of altar flames (var.25), symbol to the right of altar flames (var.33)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Bahram II (type I/1) coin is that it features an image of the king, Bahram II, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a mythological creature called the "buraq" - a winged horse with a human face, which was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Persia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (276-293) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Dinar - Bahram II (type I/1) (276-293) coin.
