Lot 80: SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram V. (AD 420-438). Silver Drachm

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 356)

Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram V (Varhran V). (AD 420-438). Silver Drachm (4.18 gm; 28 mm). Mint: AS interpreted as Aspanvar (Ctesiphone) or Asuristan (Ctesiphon's general area). Bust of Varhran V right on floral ornament, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent / Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, letters to left of flames. SNS type Ib1/1 (unlisted mint); Göbl type I/2; Sunrise 921. Choice FDC. Fully lustrous. Lightly toned.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 80
Listing #: 184496
Closed: Monday, December 21, 2020 3:26:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $45
1 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 80
Listing #: 184496
Closed: Monday, December 21, 2020 3:26:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75