Sasanian Empire Obol - Bahram IV, 394 – 399
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Obol
Year
394 – 399
Ruler
Wahram IV
(388–399)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
3 o'clock ↑→
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.4
Diameter (mm)
12
Demonetized
0399
Description
Obol from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 394 to 399. Struck in Silver. Measures 12 mm and weighs 0.4 g.
- Obverse
- Bust right, wearing winged merlon crown with korymbos; symbol to right
- Reverse
- Fire altar with ribbons and bust right in flames; flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (394-399) | — |
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