SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram V, 420-438. Drachm (Silver, 29 mm, 4.19 g, 3 h), BBA (the camp mint). MZDYSN BGY L'MŠTL WLHL'N MLKAn MLKA ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' God' and Delight of the Empire, 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, BBA (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SNS III, pl. 62, 34. Struck from somewhat worn and corroded dies, otherwise, good extremely fine.
Price realized | 65 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |