Sasanian Empire Drachm - Varhran II, 275 – 293
type I/1 - I/1a
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
275 – 293
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.16
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 275 to 293. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 28 mm and weighs 4.16 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, other on right wearing mural crown.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (276-293) | — | Göbl#I/1 | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | Göbl#I/1a | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | SNS#135 (Type I/1 - 4.05 g.) Style B | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | SNS#136 (Type I/1 - 4.05 g.) Style B | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | SNS#137 (Type I/1 - 3.98 g.) Style B | ||
| ND (275-292) | — | W. H. Valentine#16 |
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