SASANIAN KINGS
Bahram I (Wahram, Vahrām), 273-276. Dinar (Gold, 21.5 mm, 7.43 g, 3 h), Ctesiphon. mzdysn bgy wrhr'n MRKAn MRKA 'yr'n W'nyr'n MNW ctry MN yzd'n Elaborate diademed and draped bust of Bahram I, with long beard, rayed crown and korymbos; pellet above diadem ribbons. Rev. NWRAZY wrhr 'n Fire altar flanked by two attendants, one wearing a korymbos, the other a mural crown, and each holding a spear. Göbl I/1. Saeedi AV16. SNS type I(1)/1ab(1a). Sunrise 754. A nicely centered example. Good very fine.
From the Persis Collection, Canada.