SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram V, 420-438. Drachm (Silver, 27 mm, 4.19 g, 3 h), BYŠ (Bishapur). WLHL'N MLKAn MLKA ZY KLPKL ('Wahram, King of Kings, the Benefactor' 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, BYŠ (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SNS III, pl. 62, 39. Extremely fine.
Price realized | 150 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |