Dinar - Varhran II (274-293) front Dinar - Varhran II (274-293) back
Dinar - Varhran II (274-293) photo
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Dinar - Varhran II

 
Silver 7.44 g -
Description
Issuer
Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor
Bahram II (274-293)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
274-293
Value
Dinar (1)
Currency
Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.44 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#410279
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fire altar flanked by two attendants, the left wearing winged crown with korymbos, the right with mural crown.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin Dinar - Varhran II (274-293) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 7.44 g is that it features a unique blend of Persian and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features an image of King Varhran II, while the reverse side depicts a mythological creature, possibly a Griffin, which was a common motif in Sasanian art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Sasanian Empire, which was situated at the crossroads of the ancient world and was shaped by various cultural and religious traditions.