Sasanian Empire Drachm - Varhran II, 276 – 293
type I/2 - I/2a
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
276 – 293
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 276 to 293. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.24 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and winged crown surmonted by globe or korymbos.
- Reverse
- Fire altar, flanked by two attendants, the one on left wearing winged crown of Wahram II, the other wearing mural crown, both with korymbos
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (276-293) | — | Göbl# I/2 | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | Göbl# I/2a | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | SNS#133 (Type I/2 - 3.64 g.) Style A/bis |
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