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Drachm - Wahram V
| Silver | 4.16 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Bahram V (𐭥𐭫𐭧𐭫𐭠𐭭) (420-438) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420-438 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.16 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#419638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar; flanked by two attendants. "AI" (Airan-Susa) to the left of flame.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Wahram V (420-438) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.16 g is that it features an image of the king, Wahram V, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol in Zoroastrianism, the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire, and it represents the king's role as a protector of the faith. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Sasanian numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors and historians.
