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Lot 174: SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram (Varhran) IV (388-399 AD). PB (Lead) Unit . 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 369)
- Sold Winning Bid: $240
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram (Varhran) IV (388-399 AD). PB (Lead) Unit (3.28 gm; 16 mm). Obverse; Bahram bust turning right, monogram possibly flower Iris with three branches, reverse; fire altar with attendants, flower Iris is associated with “Khordad Saal” and birth of prophet Zoroaster, abstraction of flower Iris is seen on numerous Achaemenid stone carvings specially in Persepolis. Extremely rare issue with extremely rare monogram. Lovely strike on a nice full flan. Choice Good VF. Nice original find patina.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 174
- Listing #: 183477
- Closed: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 3:57:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $400