Drachm - Bahram I (271-274) front Drachm - Bahram I (271-274) back
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Drachm - Bahram I

 
Silver 4.31 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor
Wahram I (271-274)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
271-274
Value
Drachm (1⁄12)
Currency
Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.31 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#410280
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fire altar with attendants, two large dots on either side of fire altar near the heads of attendants.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Bahram I (271-274) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.31 g is that it features an image of the king, Bahram I, on one side and an image of the goddess Anahita on the other. Anahita is the goddess of fertility, water, and wisdom in ancient Persian mythology, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of these qualities in Sasanian culture.