Drachm - Bahram VI (type I/1) 590-591 front Drachm - Bahram VI (type I/1) 590-591 back
Drachm - Bahram VI (type I/1) 590-591 photo
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Drachm - Bahram VI type I/

 
Silver (.900) 4.06 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor
Wahram VI Choben (590-591)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
590-591
Value
Drachm (1⁄12)
Currency
Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
4.06 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#87429
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Fire altar decorated with ribbons; two attendants facing.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Bahram VI (type I/1) 590-591 from Sasanian Empire is that it features an image of the king, Bahram VI, on one side and an image of the goddess Anahita on the other. Anahita is the goddess of fertility, water, and wisdom in ancient Persian mythology, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of these qualities in Sasanian culture.