Lot 93: SASANIAN KINGS. Varhran (Bahram) II. AD. 276-293. AR Drachm. Very rare.

SASANIAN KINGS. Varhran (Bahram) II. AD. 276-293. AR Drachm (3.76 gm; 26 mm). Jugate busts right of Vahram, wearing winged crown with korymbos, and his queen, wearing kolah showing the earflap with edge of pearl and earring / Fire altar; flanked by two attendants, the left wearing winged crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown; on altar shaft and to right of flames. SNS type IV/1; Gobl type V/1; Paruck -; Saeedi 159 var. (symbol to left of flames); Sunrise 780. Caduseus on the fire altar shaft and also to the right of flame. Very rare with one monogram repeated twice. Minor chipping around the edge, otherwise well struck. Choice Good VF. Very Rare.