Indo-Sasanian Kingdom Drachm - temp. "kushansha" Varhran I / Varhran II or III, 275 – 365
Foreign imitation - Hephthalite Crown
Information
Country
Indo-Sasanian Kingdom
Indo-Sasanian Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
(230 – 360)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
AR Drachm
Year
275 – 365
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.91
Diameter (mm)
28.5
Thickness (mm)
0.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR Drachm from Indo-Sasanian Kingdom. Issued from 275 to 365. Struck in Silver. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 2.91 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of king to right, crown of three large palmettes, surmounted by fluted globe with large fillet, bushy hair, point of beard drawn through ring: ear-ring, necklace; bust below necklace formed by leaves of palmettes. Parsik legend (The palmettes below the bust of the Hephthalites)
- Reverse
- Fire-altar of Sasanian type; right and left, attendant in peculiar attire, holding barsom wands.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (350-365) | — | 50% | ||
| ND (275-276) | — | 50% |
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