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Hemidrachm - Wahram I
| Silver | 2.18 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wahram I (271-274) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 273-276 |
| Value | Hemidrachm (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.18 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar; flanked by two attendants; left wearing flat crown with korymbos, right wearing mural crown.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hemidrachm - Wahram I (273-276) coin from the Sasanian Empire is that it features a unique blend of Persian and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of King Wahram I, while the reverse side features a depiction of the goddess Anahita, who was revered in ancient Persia as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. This fusion of Persian and Roman elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Sasanian Empire's period of rule.
