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Drachm - Bahram IV
| Silver | 3.42 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wahram IV (388-399) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 388-399 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#410284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons flanked by two attendants; bust to right in flames; traces of 'hlydy', i.e. 'Har (w)' ('Herat' in Pahlavi) on altar shaft.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Bahram IV (388-399) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 3.42 g is that it features an image of the king, Bahram IV, 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 IV's reign, which lasted from 388 to 399 AD, and it was used as a means of payment and exchange throughout the empire.
