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Drachm - Wahram II with Queen
| Silver | 4.32 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 | 4.32 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar, flanked by two attendants, the one on left wearing winged crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown, pellet on two lower tiers of altar.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Queen Shapurdukhtak, the wife of King Wahram II, on the obverse (front side), which was a rare occurrence in Sasanian coinage as most coins of that time period featured only the king's image. This suggests that Queen Shapurdukhtak held a significant position of power and influence during her husband's reign.
