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Drachm - Wahram I
| Silver | 4.33 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 | 4.33 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar, flanked by two attendants, the one on the left wearing crown with korymbos, the other with mural crown, symbol to right of flames
Edge
Plain
Comment
Paruck 107; Saeedi 127.
The variety with symbol on korymbos and a symbol to the right of flames.
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 4.33 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, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of these qualities in Sasanian culture.
