Details
LOT 3058
Sasanian Kingdom. Bahram II, with Queen and Prince 4 AR Drachm. AD 276-293.
Jugate busts of Vahrām (Bahram), wearing winged crown with korymbos, and his queen, wearing kolah with boar's head, right, vis-a-vis bust of Prince 4, wearing kolah with eagle's head, left / Fire altar; flanked by two attendants facing outward, each wearing winged crown with korymbos; fravahr to left of flames. Cf. SNS type VIa(1)/2(1a), Style A. Very Fine.(3.85gr, 27mm, 3h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market circa 2015.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3058
Sasanian Kingdom. Bahram II, with Queen and Prince 4 AR Drachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
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