SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram V, 420-438. Drachm (Silver, 29 mm, 4.17 g, 4 h), LD (Ray). 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 field to left, LD (name of the mint in Pahlawi); in upper field to right, crescent. SNS III, pl. 64, A24. Lustrous and attractive. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, virtually as struck.
Price realized | 60 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |