© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Pashiz / Unit / Chalkous - Varhran V type I/
| Lead (or copper) | 4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Bahram V (𐭥𐭫𐭧𐭫𐭠𐭭) (420-438) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420-438 |
| Value | Chalkous (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Lead (or copper) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#87967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar decorated with ribbons, two attendants facing inwards.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 coin was made of lead or copper and weighed 4 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. Additionally, the coin features an image of Varhran V, who was the king of the Sasanian Empire from 420-438 CE, and the inscriptions on the coin are in Pahlavi, which was the official language of the Sasanian Empire.
