Drachm - Varhran I Left-facing type
| Silver (.900) | 3.88 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wahram I (271-274) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 273-276 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 3.88 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#124928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
An "atasdan" in the form of high column with a base and capitellum. There are figures on both sides. One of them is the god Ahura Mazda (or attendant with stylized crown of Ahuramazda), to the left wearing the crown of Ohmazd I.
Pahlavi legend
Lettering:
NWR ' ZY
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern Drachm - Varhran I (Left-facing type) (273-276) from Sasanian Empire is that it features a unique blend of Persian and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side features a left-facing portrait of King Varhran I, while the reverse (back) side depicts a standing figure of the goddess Tyche, who was revered in both Persian and Roman cultures. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that took place during the Sasanian Empire's reign.
