Lot 197: SASANIAN KINGS. Varhran IV, PB (Lead) unit. RRR.

SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram (Varhran) IV, 388-399 AD. PB (Lead) unit (3.36 gm; 16 mm). Obverse, Bahram with standard winged crown turning right, two birds one with triple dots toward the crown and the other toward the shoulder, including an unknown diagram between the two birds, reverse, fire altar with attendants, fire bunched in the shape of a circle or a dome flanked by two stars like symbols on either side. no mint or date. Unpublished and of great rarity among the Bahram IV coinage. There is a recorded and extremely rare drachm of the Bahram IV with same rendition of fire attributed to Sind region. Choice Good VF. Extremely Rare. RRR.

• Offered By: Pars Coins
• Lot #: 197
• Listing #: 2366
• Closed: Monday, May 30, 2022 12:05:20 PM CT
• Estimate: $400