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Dinar - Wahram I
| Gold | 7.34 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wahram I (271-274) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 273-276 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.34 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar flanked by two attendants, one on left wearing crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown. Flames of altar flanked by two pellets.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Wahram I (273-276) coin from the Sasanian Empire is that it features an image of the king, Wahram 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, and it represents the king's role as a protector of the faith. The coin's design reflects the close relationship between the monarchy and the religious establishment during this period.
