Drachm - Bahram II with Queen and Prince 4

€442,107.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year276-293
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.25 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Iran#VIa(1)/1(1a)
Obverse descriptionJugate busts of Vahrām (Bahram), wearing winged crown with korymbos, and his queen, wearing kolah with boar`s head, right, vis-à-vis bust of Prince 4, presenting wreath and wearing kolah with eagle`s head, left.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar flanked by two attendants, the one on the left wears winged crown with korymbos, the other wears mural crown; fravahr and taurus symbol flanking flames.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-293)  - -
Catalog ID4329566180
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