Lot 4027

Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Sasanian King, Varhran (Wahram or Bahram), IV, (A.D. 388-399), silver drachm, (3.88 g), KWN BBA mint, obv. bust to right with crown with korymbos, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar flanked by two attendants with swords, (Sellwood 38, Gobl 141, type 1/3 (Pl.8), cf.SNS 359, 1d2/3a [Pl.32]). Toned, nearly very fine, rare.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from I.S.Wright, June 22, 1993.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$70

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