Dinar - Varhran I
| Gold | 7.32 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wahram I (271-274) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 273-276 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.32 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#73183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fire altar decorated with ribbons, two attendants facing outwards, one on right wearing mural crown the other crown surmonted by globe.
Lettering: NWRAZY wrhr 'n
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Varhran I (273-276) coin from the Sasanian Empire is that it features an image of King Varhran I 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 example of a Sasanian coin that features a religious symbol, highlighting the importance of Zoroastrianism in the empire's culture and society.
