Dinar - Wahram I Sun on obverse
Features
| Issuer |
Sasanian Empire
(Sasanian Empire (224-651))  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Wahram I (271-274)
|
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
| Years | 273-276 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 582013 |
| References | Göbl Sasan# – Klinkhardt & Biermann (publisher); 1968. Sasanidische Numismatik. Klinkhardt & Biermann, Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany. , Sunrise# – Bradley R. Nelson (ed.); 2011. Numismatic Art of Persia / Part I: Ancient - 650 BC to AD 650: The Sunrise Collection. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. |
Commemorative issue
Dedication to Mithra, the God of light
Obverse
Draped bust of Bahram I right, wearing diadem, radiate crown with ear flap, and korymbos; sun with eight rays in right field.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse
Fire altar flanked by two attendants standing facing, turned outwards, attendant on left wearing radiate crown with korymbos, attendant on right wearing mural crown with korymbos, each with grounded scepter in outer hand.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Lettering: NURA ZI to right, Varahran to left, ADAShTNI above.
Unabridged legend: Fire of Wahram.
Mint
| ZR | Sistan, modern-day Zaranj, Afghanistan |
Comments
The king's crown with radiant elements signified his dedication to Mithra, the Persian god of Light and Sun, thus the juxtaposition of the sun symbol in the field and the radiant crown.
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| ND (273-276) | 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
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Heritage Auctions 2026 April 29 - 30 CSNS World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3132 Lot 31024 
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29 Apr 2026 |
XF (NGC Choice XF★ 4/5 - 3/5, brushed, die shift.) |
USD 17 000.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
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Highly detailed and exceptionally attractive in hand. |
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