Drachm Portraying King Varahran II
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
238-275
This ancient silver drachm portrays King Varahran II and is attributed to the Sasanian Persian culture, dating between 238 and 275. The coin measures 2.6 cm (1 1/16 in.) in diameter and presents circular metal flans displaying stamped relief imagery on both sides.
The obverse features jugate busts of King Varahran II and his queen, both facing toward the right. Facing them is a smaller bust representing the prince, who looks toward the left. The reverse face depicts the king and the prince standing at either side of a central flaming altar or pyre, accompanied by surrounding symbolic and decorative elements.
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.6 cm (1 1/16 in.)
Technical characteristics
- Maker recorded
- Sasanian; Persian (now Iran)
- Place recorded
- Greece
Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Art Institute of Chicago collection record for this single object; how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Museum object name
- Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Varahran II
- Museum object number
- 1940.30
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