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Extremely rare. Farahvahar symbol on altar shaft
Lot 92: SASANIAN KINGS. Varhran (Bahram) I. AD 273-276. AR Obol 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 364)
- Starting Bid: $480
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Varhran (Bahram) I. AD 273-276. AR Obol (0.62 gm; 13 mm). Bust of Varhran I right, wearing diadem and radiate crown with korymbos, trefoil of pellets behind crown / Fire altar, flanked by two attendants, one wearing radiate crown with korymbos, and right with crown with korhymbos, Farahvahar symbol on altar shaft (SNS type Ib/3; Göbl type I/2; Paruck -; Saeedi; Sunrise 761(but Obol). Not in Sunrise. Sharply struck on a nice full flan. Choice EF. Extremely Rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 92
- Listing #: 197680
- Closed: Monday, July 26, 2021 4:30:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $800