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Drachm - Varhran II Queen and Prince 4 with wreath
| Silver (.900) | 3.05 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Bahram II (274-293) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-293 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#77543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons; Bahram at left facing it, wearing winged crown and korymbos, making offering toward it, the queen at right facing it wearing kulah with eagle head, extending wreath toward it.
Fravashi symbol left to the flames.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Edge
Plain
Comment
Göbl# X/3: The figure on the left wears the crown of Varhran II and raises his hand (laurel wreath). Bull-symbol over the flames.Göbl# XI/3: No Bull-symbol
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Persian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side features an image of the Sasanian king, Varhran II, wearing a crown and holding a scepter, while the reverse (back) side features an image of the queen and prince, also wearing crowns, surrounded by a wreath. This blending of Persian and Greek styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Sasanian Empire's reign.
