Pars Coins

Auction 20  –  8 November 2021

Pars Coins, Auction 20

Ancient and World Coins, U.S. Coins, Antiquities and Banknotes

Mo, 08.11.2021, from 6:00 PM CET
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Description

★ Struck over an earlier Roman coin. ★

SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram (Varhran) IV (388-399 AD). Æ (1.62 gm; 17 mm). Bahram's bust turning right monogram similar to Kidarite royal symbol in front of face, reverse; might be stand alone fire altar with no with attendants-not clear given the conditions, Extremely rare. Kidarites invasion of Persia was destructive and bloody, Bahram was able to slowly but cleverly defeat them and subdue them to a status of vessel state. However the confrontation continued after Bahram IV reign ended. Struck over an earlier Roman coin. Choice VF. Nice original find patina.

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Price realized 265 USD
Starting price 120 USD
Estimate 200 USD
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