Sasanian Empire Obol - Varhran I, 273 – 276
type I/1
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Obol
Year
273 – 276
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.65
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Obol from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 273 to 276. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 15 mm and weighs 0.65 g.
- Obverse
- A portrait picture of Varhran facing right in a radiant crown with a globe. On the globe there are ornamental points. Ribbons flow from the diadem with their ends upwards. The hair in the from of tightly twisted plaits. Bearded face and moustache. There is a single pointed rim around the picture. Around the neck there is a necklace of large beads.
- Reverse
- An "atasdan" in the form of high column with a base and capitellum. There are figures on both sides. One of them is the god Ahura Mazda, to the left wearing the crown of Shapur I.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (273-276) | — | Göbl# I/1 | ||
| ND (273-276) | — | SNS#101 (Type I/1aa - 0.78 g.) Style A/a(?) |
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