Three dots… "Rites of Goddess Anahit".
Lot 123: SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram (Varhran) II (276-293 AD). Silver Drachm. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 365)
- Sold Winning Bid: $245
- 2 Bid(s)
SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram (Varhran) II (276-293 AD). Silver Drachm (4.32 gm; 28 mm). Standard triple portrait issue, reverse; fire altar with attendants, triple dots on the right of fire altar and Farawahar symbol to the left of flame, Extremely rare combination of symbols.Three dots typically is associated with either 3 columns of Zoroastrian religon, Good deeds, Good Thoughts and Good words as well as birth of a child (the 3 being father, mother and child). There are many other associations in number three in many religions and school of thoughts one being "Past, Present, Future" and in Christianity, "The Father, The Son and the Holy Ghost" In addition the dots symbolizes drop of water which relates to the "Rites of Goddess Anahit". Sunrise 789var. Choice Good VF. Toned.
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 123
- Listing #: 208181
- Closed: Monday, August 30, 2021 4:40:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $400