Sasanian Empire Drachm - Varhran II, 275 – 293
type III/1 - IV/1
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)
4.32
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 275 to 293. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 27 mm and weighs 4.32 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and winged crown surmounted by globe or korymbos, in front facing bust of the son left, wearing a cap adorned with animal head (boar-crown or horse-crown?).
- Reverse
- Fire altar decorated with ribbons, two attendantes facing outwards.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (276-293) | — | Göbl# III/1 (horse-crown?) | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | SNS#118 (Type III/1 - 4.26 g.) Style A | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | SNS#150 (Type III/1 - 4.37 g.) Style F ("Ray") | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | SNS#155 (Type III/1 - 4.26 g.) Style I ("HWPY") | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | SNS#160 (Type III/1 - 3.63 g.) Hybrid: Obv. style B/Rev. style A | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | W. H. Valentine#18 | ||
| ND (275-292) | — | Göbl# IV/1 (boar-crown?) |
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