Pashiz - Wahram IV (388-399) front Pashiz - Wahram IV (388-399) back
Pashiz - Wahram IV (388-399) photo
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Pashiz - Wahram IV

 
Lead 3.68 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor
Wahram IV (388-399)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
388-399
Value
Chalkous (1⁄576)
Currency
Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition
Lead
Weight
3.68 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#419179
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Fire altar with attendants.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a king, believed to be Wahram IV, on one side, and an image of a god, believed to be Ahura Mazda, on the other. This coin is significant because it highlights the religious and political themes that were important during the Sasanian Empire.