Sasanian Empire Obol - Varhran II, 276 – 293
type VII/2 - VII/2a
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)
0.67
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Obol from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 276 to 293. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.67 g.
- Obverse
- Family portrait of Varhran II. The king wears a crown with wings and a globe. The queen's headdress is crowned by the head of boar-crown. In front of the king and queen is the heir to the throne, crowned by the forepart of the head of a bird of prey (eagle-crown).
- Reverse
- An atasdan with two attendants standing with their backs to the altar. The attendant on left wearing a winged crown (crown of Varhran II), the other on right a mural crown surmounted by globe.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (276-293) | — | Göbl# VII/2 | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | Göbl# VII/2a | ||
| ND (276-293) | — | SNS#157 (Type VIa/1 - 0.55 g.) Style I ("HWPY") |
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