SASANIAN KINGS. Varhran (Bahram) V. AD. 420-428. Silver Drachm (4.12 gm; 30 mm). BBA (Court at Ctesiphon) mint. Bust of Varhran V right on floral ornament, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent / Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, pseudo-legend on altar shaft, letters to left of flames. SNS type Ib1/1 (unlisted mint); Göbl type I/2; Saeedi -; Sunrise 921. Choice FDC. Fully lustrous. Lightly toned.
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 75 USD |
Estimate | 125 USD |