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Pashiz - Wahram V
| Lead | 2.92 g | 17 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 |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#419648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with attendants and figure of Bahram on the altar.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Wahram V on one side and a fire altar on the other, which was a common motif in Sasanian coinage. The fire altar was a symbol of the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire. This coin was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious influence for the empire, and the image of the fire altar reflects the importance of Zoroastrianism in Sasanian society.
