Drachm - Vahran V (420-438) front Drachm - Vahran V (420-438) back
Drachm - Vahran V (420-438) photo
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Drachm - Vahran V

 
Silver 4.10 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor
Bahram V (𐭥𐭫𐭧𐭫𐭠𐭭) (420-438)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
420-438
Value
Drachm (1⁄12)
Currency
Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.10 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
3 o'clock ↑→
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#409363
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fire altar with head of Varhran V to right on shaft, flanked by two attendants facing inwards.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Vahran V (420-438) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.10 g is that it features an image of the king, Vahran V, in a distinctive crown and necklace, which symbolizes his power and status as the ruler of the empire.