SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram II, 276-293. Dinar (Gold, 22 mm, 7.44 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 II, with short beard, winged crown (curved wing) and korymbos. 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 var. SNS Type I(1)/1(1a), Style I 'hwpy' (Plate 24, A78). Sunrise 765. Very well struck and attractively toned. Extremely fine.
From the Persis Collection, Canada.