Sasanian Empire Obol - Varhran II, 276 – 293
type X/3
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Obol
Year
276 – 293
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.69
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Obol from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 276 to 293. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.69 g.
- Obverse
- Family portrait of Varhran II. The king wears a crown with wings and a globe. The Queen wears a kulah with the animal head (boar-crown?); the heir wears a kulah crowend by the head of a bird (eagle-crown?).
- Reverse
- Along the sides of the atasdan are two figures facing the altar. The attendant on the right is a figure of Anahita in a kulah crowend by the head of a bird or winged crown, with the "wreath of power" in his hand. The figure on the left wears the crown of Varhran II and raises his hand (laurel wreath). Bull-symbol over the flames.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (276-293) | — | Göbl# X/3 | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | SNS#132 (Type VIIa/5a - 0.67 g.) Style A | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | SNS#146 (Type VIIa(?)/5b - 0.63 g.) Style D/c |
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