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Drachm - Varhran II type I/2 - I/2a
| Silver (.900) | 4.24 g | - |
| 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 | 4.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#87760 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar, flanked by two attendants with heads turned outward, and holding long scepters; left attendant wearing winged crown, right wearing mural crown, both with korymbos on top.
Comment
Main variants (minor variants also exist):
Göbl #I/2:Two attendants facing outwards, wearing winged crowns surmounted by korymbos.
Göbl #I/2a: Two attendants facing outwards, one on left wearing winged crown surmonted by korymbos, other on right wearing mural crown
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Varhran II (also known as Bahram II) on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Anahita on the other. Anahita is the goddess of fertility, water, and wisdom in ancient Persian mythology, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of these qualities in Sasanian culture.
