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Drachm - Wahram II
| Silver | 4.12 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 |
| Weight | 4.12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar, flanked by two attendants, the one on left wearing crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown, pellet-inverted crescent-pellet on tier of altar.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Wahram II on one side and a fire altar on the other, which was a common motif in Sasanian coinage. The fire altar was a symbol of the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire. This coin was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious influence for the Sasanian Empire, and it reflects the importance of Zoroastrianism in the empire's society and politics.
