★ A rare drachm of Bahram IV ★
SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram IV, 388-399. Drachm (Silver, 24 mm, 4.15 g, 4 h), BBA (the camp mint). MZDYSN BGY WLHL'N MLKAn MLKA ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Wahram, King of Kings' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Bahram IV, to right, wearing winged mural crown with korymbos. Rev. TWLY WLHL'N ('Fire of Wahram' in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper field to left, BBA (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SNS III, pl. 37, A26. Rare. Some areas of weakness, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 210 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |