SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram V, 420-438. Drachm (Silver, 30 mm, 4.16 g, 3 h), GW (Gurgan). 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 upper left field, GW (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SNS III, pl. 62, A15. Lustrous and clear. Minor scratch on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.
Price realized | 70 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |