★ A nicely toned drachm of Boran ★
SASANIAN KINGS. Boran, 630-631. Drachm (Silver, 31 mm, 3.86 g, 10 h), SK (Sistan), RY 2 = 630/1. BWL'N AFZUT GDH ('Boran, may her kingship increase' in Pahlawi) Bust of Queen Boran to right, wearing elaborate crown with two wings and korymbos set on crescent; ribbon on her left shoulder, crescent and ribbon on her right; in outer margin, three star-in-crescent symbols. Rev. Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; to left, date; to right, name of the mint (both in Pahlawi); in outer margin, four star-in-crescent symbols. SSCT -. Nicely toned. A few minor marks, otherwise, very fine.
Queen Boran was a daughter of Khosrau II, who ruled Persia for a short time in circa 630-631 after her husband, Kavadh, died under mysterious circumstances.
Price realized | 700 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |