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Dinar - Buran
| Gold | 4.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Buran (631-632) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 631-632 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.27 g |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | 0632 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#378208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full portrait of dressed Buran with a round crown with crescent and glob. Right hand on breast, a dagger in left hand. Two flowers at right and left, imitating her bunches of hair. Two stars and crescents at right and left of head. Legend around. A pellet out of margin at 1.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Edge
Plain
Comment
A variety without pellet on reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Buran coin is that it features an image of the Sasanian king, Ardashir III, on one side, and a representation of the mythical creature, the Buran, on the other. The Buran is a mythical creature that is said to have the body of a lion, the head of an eagle, and the tail of a peacock. It is believed to symbolize the king's power and strength.
