Drachm - Bahram IV
Features
| Issuer |
Sasanian Empire
(Sasanian Empire (224-651))  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Wahram IV (388-399)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 388-399 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.42 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 410284 |
| References | Göbl Sasan# I/1 Klinkhardt & Biermann (publisher); 1968. Sasanidische Numismatik. Klinkhardt & Biermann, Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany. , SNS PBW2# III/2 type Ia1/2aMichael Alram, Rika Gyselen; 2012. Sylloge Nummorum Sasanidarum / Band 2. Ohrmazd I. – Ohrmazd II: Paris – Berlin – Wien. Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna, Austria. |
Obverse
Draped 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).
Reverse
Fire 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.
Edge
Plain
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (388-399) | 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Leu Numismatik Web Auction 28 Lot 2092 
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9 Dec 2023 | VF |
USD 57.01
(CHF 45.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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