Pashiz - Wahram V (420-438) front Pashiz - Wahram V (420-438) back
Pashiz - Wahram V (420-438) photo
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Pashiz - Wahram V

 
Copper 1.38 g 18 mm
Description
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
Copper
Weight
1.38 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#419650
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fire-altar & attendants.

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 Sasanian Empire, and it reflects the importance of Zoroastrianism in the empire's society and politics.