Sasanian Empire Drachm - Varhran II, 275 – 293
type V/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)
4.07
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 275 to 293. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.07 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of king righ, wearing earrings and winged crown surmounted by globe or korymbos, at side facing bust of the queen right, wearing earrings and crown.
- Reverse
- Fire altar decorated with ribbons, two attendats facing outwards, on left wearing winged crown, the other on right a mural crown.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (276-293) | — | Göbl# V/1 | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | Göbl# VI/1a | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | SNS#119 (Type IV/1 - 4.25 g.) Style A | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | SNS#140 (Type IV/1 - 4.16 g.) Style B | ||
| ND (275-292) | — | W. H. Valentine#17 |
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