Drachm - Bahram II (Prince 4) (276-293) front Drachm - Bahram II (Prince 4) (276-293) back
Drachm - Bahram II (Prince 4) (276-293) photo
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Drachm - Bahram II Prince

 
Silver 4.29 g 27 mm
Description
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
4.29 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
3 o'clock ↑→
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#394440
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fire altar; flanked by two attendants, the left wearing crown with korymbos, the right with mural crown; hw py in Pahlavi flanking flames.

Edge

Plain

Comment

SNS type III(1)/1(1a), Style I and pl. 24, 64; Saaedi –; Sunrise –.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Bahram II, also known as Bahram the Great, who was a powerful king of the Sasanian Empire. He ruled from 276 to 293 AD and was known for his military campaigns and his support of the arts and sciences. The coin's design reflects the cultural and artistic achievements of the Sasanian Empire during his reign.