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Drachm - Wahram I
| Silver | 4.20 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 | 4.20 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar, flanked by two attendants, one wearing radiate crown with korymbos, and right with crown with korhymbos, symbol on altar shaft
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sasanian Empire's Standard circulation coin Drachm - Wahram I (273-276) made of Silver weighing 4.20 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.
