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Drachm - Wahram I
| Silver | 4.212 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wahram I (271-274) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 273-276 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.212 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar, flanked by two attendants wearing mural crown and radiate crown, left with korymbos, symbol on altar shaft
Edge
Plain
Comment
Paruck 109; Saeedi 120.
A variety with pellet on upper tiers.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Wahram I (273-276) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.212 g is that it features an image of the king, Wahram I, 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. This coin was minted during Wahram I's reign, which lasted from 273 to 276 AD, and it was used as a means of payment and exchange in the Sasanian Empire.
