Drachm - Boran (type I/1) (630-631) front Drachm - Boran (type I/1) (630-631) back
Drachm - Boran (type I/1) (630-631) photo
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Drachm - Boran type I/

 
Silver (.900) 3.96 g -
Description
Issuer
Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Empress
Buran (631-632)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
630-631
Value
Drachm (1⁄12)
Currency
Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
3.96 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#73185
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Fire altar decorated with ribbons; two attendantsfacing. Crescent and star above.

Comment

Boran "Daughter of the Sasanian King Khosrau II"

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Sasanian Empire's Standard circulation coin Drachm - Boran (type I/1) (630-631) is that it was made of silver (.900) and weighed 3.96 g. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it was crafted with a high level of precision and beauty, reflecting the advanced minting techniques and artistic skills of the Sasanian Empire during that time.