Sasanian Empire Dinar - Varhran II, 276 – 293
type I/1
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
Dinar
Year
276 – 293
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.36
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dinar from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 276 to 293. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 7.36 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and winged crown surmonted by globe or korymbos.
- Reverse
- Fire altar decorated with ribbons, two attendants facing outwards, one on left wearing winged crown surmonted by korymbos, othe on right wearing mural crown.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (276-293) | — | Göbl# I/1 | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | SNS#117 (Type I/1 - 7.26 g.) Style A | ||
| ND (276-293) ML | — | Style A - Merv Khurasan |
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