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Drachm - Wahram II Queen and Prince
| Silver | 4.39 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 | 4.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar, flanked by two attendants facing outward, the one on left wearing winged crown with korymbos, on right wearing mural crown with korymbos, symbol to left of flames.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Comment
Variants exist.
In one, the trefoil of pellets obverse is missing, and there is a six-pointed star (or sun) in the field to the right of the flames reverse.
IN another, the korymbos of the right attendant is absent.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Persian and Roman influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a portrait of Queen Wahram II, while the reverse (back) side features an image of a prince, believed to be Prince Hormizd, along with an inscription in Pahlavi script. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Sasanian Empire, which was heavily influenced by both Persian and Roman cultures.
