Drachm - Bahram IV

€410,284.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year388-399
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.42 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#I/1, SNS PBW2#III/2 type Ia1/2a
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Bahram IV to right, wearing winged mural crown with korymbos; incomplete legend around, `mzdysn [bgy] wlhlʾn MLKAn [MLKA]`, i.e. `mazdēsn [bay] Wahrām šāhān [šāh]` (`The Mazda-worshipping Lord, Bahram, King of Kings` in Pahlavi).
Obverse script
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Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbons flanked by two attendants; bust to right in flames; traces of `hlydy`, i.e. `Har (w)` (`Herat` in Pahlavi) on altar shaft.
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Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (388-399)  - -
Catalog ID6000965300
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