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LOT 3055
Sasanian Kingdom. Bahram II, with Queen and Prince 4 AR Drachm. AD 276-293.
Jugate busts of Bahram II, wearing winged crown with korymbos, and his queen, wearing kolah with boar's head, to right, vis-a-vis cuirassed bust of Prince 4, wearing kolah with eagle's head and presenting a wreath to the royal couple, to left / Fire altar with ribbon; flanked by Bahram on the left and his queen on the right, holding ring; to left of flames, fravahr symbol. Cf. SNS type VII/5; cf. Göbl type X/3. Very Fine.(3.10gr, 26mm, 2h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market circa 2015.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3055
Sasanian Kingdom. Bahram II, with Queen and Prince 4 AR Drachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
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Group of Four [4] Sasanian Kingdom AR Drachms. 5th-6th century AD.
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Various mints and dates. 15.49gr total.
Condition as seen.
Acquired on the UK market circa 2015. Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
