SASANIAN EMPIRE. Varhran I. A.D. 273-276. AR drachm. 3.84 gm. 25 mm. His bearded bust with long hair right, wearing radiate headdress (called a "sun crown") with globe above and ear flaps / Fire altar with two attendants. Göbl I/1, 41. Mitchiner ACW 835-837. Near Extremely Fine; nicely toned; light scratches on reverse; edge chips.

Varhran had a short reign. He briefly supported the revolt of Zenobia against the Roman Empire, but quickly withdrew his support when she was defeated by Aurelian. Although he signed a non-agression pact with Aurelian, he must have realized he would soon be attacked.