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Drachm - Bahram II with Queen
| Silver | 4.24 g | - |
| 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 | 4.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Letters "hw" to right of flame, letters "py" to left of flame, "hwpy (xubi)", goodness, fire altar, flanked by two attendants, the one on left wearing winged crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown, pellet on top and central tiers of altar
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Queen Shapurdukhtak, the wife of King Bahram II, on the obverse (front side), which is a rare occurrence in Sasanian coinage as most coins of that time period featured only the king's image. This suggests that Queen Shapurdukhtak played an important role in the political and social life of the Sasanian Empire during her time.
