Obol - Bahram V

€413,640.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year420-438
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (1⁄72)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.47 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ia/2 (obv. bust type), Göbl Sasan#I/2, Sunrise#926
Obverse descriptionBust of Bahram V right, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent and inner ribbon, letter `st` behind crown and `vrhran` to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with head of Bahram V right on shaft, flanked by two attendants.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgePlain
MintST
Istakhr, Persis, Iran
MintageND (420-438)  - -
Catalog ID1453892870
Comments