Obol - Varhran II
| Silver (.900) | 0.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Bahram II (274-293) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-293 |
| Value | Obol (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#87769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
An atasdan with two attendants standing with their backs to the altar. The attendant on left wearing a winged crown (crown of Varhran II), the other on right a mural crown surmounted by globe.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Sasanian Empire, which was the last Persian Empire before the Arab conquest in 651 CE. The Obol coin was made of silver and weighed 0.67 grams, making it a valuable and widely used form of currency during its time.
