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Pashiz - Wahram V
| Lead | 3.28 g | 16 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 | 3.28 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#419649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with two attendants. Bust to the right under the fire.
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 symbolized the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire. This coin was also one of the first coins to feature the king's crown, which was decorated with a crescent moon and a star, representing the divine right of the king to rule.
