---
title: Silver Coin of Bahram II
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5922/silver-coin-of-bahram-ii/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
---

# Silver Coin of Bahram II

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Silver Coin of Bahram II](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5922.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5922.jpg)

## Image Caption

These [silver](https://www.worldhistory.org/Silver/) coins show the [Sassanian](https://www.worldhistory.org/Sasanian_Empire/) "King of Kings" Bahram II (reigned 276-293 CE). He wears a winged crown to symbolize Verethragna, [god](https://www.worldhistory.org/God/) of victory. On the back (lower image), the king stands to the left of a Zoroastrian fire altar. Each Sassanian ruler had his own fire kept alight during his reign. Silver drachm coins, no mint, date within King's reign. 276-293 BCE. From the [Sassanian Empire](https://www.worldhistory.org/Sasanian_Empire/), Iran and modern-day Iraq. (The British Museum, London).

#### Editorial Review

This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/).

## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
- [Facebook Profile](https://www.facebook.com/MRCPian)
- [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/osama-shukir-muhammed-amin/)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, October 19). Silver Coin of Bahram II. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5922/silver-coin-of-bahram-ii/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Silver Coin of Bahram II." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 19, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5922/silver-coin-of-bahram-ii/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Silver Coin of Bahram II." *World History Encyclopedia*, 19 Oct 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5922/silver-coin-of-bahram-ii/>.

## License & Copyright

Submitted by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/ "User Page: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin"), published on 19 October 2016. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Copyright](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright). You cannot use, copy, distribute, or modify this item without explicit permission from the author. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.