Lot 94: SASANIAN KINGS. Varahran (Bahram) V. AR Drachm. BBA (Court at Ctesiphon)

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 357)

Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Varahran (Bahram) V. AD. 420-438. AR Drachm (3.84 gm; 30 mm). BBA (Court at Ctesiphon) mint-1st series. Bust right on floral ornament, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos; pseudo-legend around / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; pseudo-legend to left, illegible inscription on altar shaft; crescents and jw flanking flames. SNS type Ib1/1a var. 4 (pl. 55, 67); Göbl type I/1; Paruck -; Saeedi; Sunrise 921. Choice FDC. Lightly toned. Lovely style.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 94
Listing #: 199062
Closed: Monday, February 1, 2021 3:31:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Sold Winning Bid: $135
4 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 94
Listing #: 199062
Closed: Monday, February 1, 2021 3:31:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150