Sasanian Empire Dinar - Varhran II, 275 – 293
type X/3
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
Dinar
Year
275 – 293
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.98
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dinar from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 275 to 293. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 3.98 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and winged crown surmonted by globe or korymbos, at side bust of queen right, wearing earrings and boar-crown, in front facing bust of the son, wearing an eagle-crown and holding a wreath.
- Reverse
- Fire altar decorated with ribbons, two attendants facing inward , wearing winged crowns surmonted by globes, the attendant on left holding a laurel wreath. Bull-symbol over flames.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (276-293) | — | Göbl# X/3 | ||
| ND (275-292) | — | W. H. Valentine#19 |
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