Dinar - Varhran II type VII/
| Gold | 7.34 g | 21 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 | 7.34 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#87759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
An atasdan with two attendants standing with their backs to the altar. The attendant on left wearing a winged crown (crown of Varhran II), the other on right a mural crown surmounted by globe.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Comment
Göbl# VII/2: Two attendants wearing a winged crowns surmounted by globes.
Göbl# VII/2a: The attendant on left wearing a winged crown, the other on right a mural crown surmounted by globe.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Varhran II (also known as Bahram II) on one side and a representation of the Persian goddess Anahita on the other. Anahita is the goddess of fertility, water, and wisdom, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of these qualities in Sasanian culture. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
