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Drachm - Vahram IV
| Silver | 4.25 g | 24 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 | 4.25 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons and bust right (no flames); flanked by two attendants; “as” flanking altar shaft, “l’st” on altar shaft.
Edge
Plain
Comment
AS (Aspanvar) mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Vahram IV (388-399) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.25 g is that it features an image of the king, Vahram IV, on one side and an image of the goddess Anahita on the other. Anahita is the goddess of fertility, water, and wisdom in ancient Iranian mythology, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of these qualities in Sasanian culture.
