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Drachm - Varhran II (type III/1 - IV/1)
Country: Sasanian Empire
(Persia)
Denomination: AR Drachm
(1/12)
Year: (275-293)
Material: Silver (.900)
Weight: 4.32 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 27 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: sasanian empirepersia
Description:
Obverse
Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and winged crown surmounted by globe or korymbos, in front facing bust of the son left, wearing a cap adorned with animal head (boar-crown or horse-crown?).
Reverse
Fire altar decorated with ribbons, two attendantes facing outwards.
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