SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram V, 420-438. Drachm (Silver, 29 mm, 3.93 g, 4 h), ŠY (Shiraz). 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. TWLY WLHL'N ('Fire of Wahram' in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, ŠY (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SNS III, pl. 65, A32. Beautifully toned. Struck from a somewhat worn obverse die, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 150 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |