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Drachm - Bahram II
| Silver | 4.34 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Bahram II (274-293) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-293 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.34 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar, flanked by two attendants, the one on left wearing winged crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown, pellet-inverted crescent-pellet on tier of altar.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Bahram II (276-293) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.34 g is that it features an image of the king, Bahram II, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol of the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire. This coin was minted during Bahram II's reign, which lasted from 276 to 293 AD, and it was used as a means of currency throughout the empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (276-293) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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