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Obol - Wahram I
| Silver | 0.60 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wahram I (271-274) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 273-276 |
| Value | Obol (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.60 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar; flanked by two attendants, the left wearing crown with korymbos, the right with mural crown; pellets on upper three tiers of altar.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
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. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.60 grams, making it a valuable and durable form of currency for the time period. Additionally, the coin features an image of King Wahram I, who ruled the empire from 273 to 276 AD, making it a unique piece of history.
