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Drachm - Bahram II
| Silver | 4.33 g | 28 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 | 4.33 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 9 o'clock ↑← |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#431154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar flanked by two regal attendants holding scepters and wearing crowns; to right and left deteriorated legend, 'NWRA ZY ˗ wrhrʾn' = 'ādur ī Wahrām' ('Fire of Bahram' in Pahlavi); the so-called 'symbol of the heir' in the upper field to the left of the flames.
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 4.33 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 is a rare example of a Sasanian coin that features both the king and a religious symbol, highlighting the importance of religion and kingship in Sasanian culture.
