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Hemidrachm - Wahram II
| Silver | 1.96 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Bahram II (274-293) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-293 |
| Value | Hemidrachm (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.96 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411513 |
|---|---|
| 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-inverted crescent-pellet on tier of altar
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hemidrachm - Wahram II (276-293) coin from the Sasanian Empire is that it features a unique blend of Persian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of King Wahram II, while the reverse side depicts a mythological creature known as the "sphinx" - a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the Sasanian Empire, which spanned across modern-day Iran, Iraq, and parts of the surrounding regions.
