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House of Emirates® in London is thrilled to offer its elite clientele this very rare piece of Persian history, an ancient Kushano-Sasanian Pashiz of Varahran I, dating to approximately 273–276 AD. Weighing 2.1 grams and measuring approximately 1.5 cm in diameter, this remarkable bronze coin offers a tangible connection to one of the fascinating chapters of ancient Central Asian and Persian history.
Varahran I, also known as Bahram I, ruled the Sasanian Empire from 273–276 AD. The Kushano-Sasanian coinage associated with this historical sphere reflects the complex political and cultural environment that developed across the eastern territories influenced by the Sasanian world. The Kushano-Sasanian realm emerged through the interaction of Sasanian political authority with traditions inherited from the Kushan Empire, creating a distinctive numismatic culture that blended Persian and Central Asian artistic influences.
The Pashiz denomination represents a fascinating aspect of this coinage. Ancient bronze coins such as this provide valuable evidence of the monetary systems and economic networks that connected communities across the ancient world. For those interested in ancient Persian coins, Kushano-Sasanian coins, Sasanian coinage, rare bronze coins and ancient Central Asian history, this example offers an especially intriguing opportunity to own a physical artefact associated with a period of significant cultural transformation.
The reign of Varahran I was relatively brief, lasting only around three years, making coinage connected with his period particularly interesting to specialists in ancient numismatics. Varahran I succeeded Hormizd I and preceded Varahran II, during a formative period in the development of the Sasanian Empire. His reign also belongs to the broader historical era in which Sasanian influence extended across territories connected to the ancient trade routes of Central Asia.
The Kushano-Sasanian coin series is particularly significant because it reflects the meeting of several great historical traditions. The Kushan legacy, Iranian cultural influence and Sasanian political power converged across this region, producing coinage with distinctive designs and inscriptions. Today, these coins are studied as important evidence of the political, economic and artistic relationships between Persia and Central Asia.
With a weight of 2.1 grams and a diameter of approximately 1.5 cm, this ancient bronze Pashiz is an accessible yet highly evocative piece of history. Its compact size belies the extraordinary historical period represented by the coin. More than seventeen centuries separate the present day from the reign of Varahran I, meaning that this small ancient object has survived through countless generations.
For investors in historical assets and enthusiasts of rare ancient coins, Kushano-Sasanian coinage offers an opportunity to explore a less commonly encountered area of ancient numismatics. Compared with more familiar Roman or Greek coinage, Kushano-Sasanian coins can provide a distinctive window into the eastern reaches of the ancient Iranian world and the cultural crossroads of Central Asia.
When acquiring an ancient coin, authenticity, historical attribution and provenance are important considerations. House of Emirates® presents historical coins with detailed descriptions intended to help clients understand the ruler, period, denomination and significance of each piece.
This Varahran I AE Pashiz is therefore more than an ancient bronze coin. It is a surviving fragment of Persian and Central Asian history, representing the extraordinary cultural landscape of the Kushano-Sasanian world during the third century AD.
Specifications
Ruler: Varahran I
Dynasty: Kushano-Sasanian
Denomination: AE Pashiz
Period: 273–276 AD
Metal: Bronze
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: Approximately 1.5 cm
Historical Region: Persian / Central Asian sphere
For those searching for rare Persian coins, ancient Persian coins for sale, Kushano-Sasanian coins, Varahran I coins, Sasanian bronze coins, ancient bronze coins, rare ancient coins, Persian historical coins and ancient Central Asian coinage, this is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fascinating piece from one of antiquity’s most intriguing cultural crossroads.
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