SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram V, 420-438. Drachm (Silver, 28 mm, 3.74 g, 4 h), AS (Asuristan). MZDYSN BGY WLHL'N MLKAn MLKA ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Wahram, King of Kings' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Bahram V to right, wearing elaborate crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent. Rev. WLHL'N ('Wahram' in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in field to right, AS (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SNS III, pl. 59, 6. Lustrous and attractive. Struck from a somewhat worn obverse die, otherwise, virtually as struck.
Price realized | 45 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |