Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 12 30-31 May 2020
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SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram V, 420-438. Drachm (Silver, 30 mm, 4.08 g, 3 h), AW (Ohrmazd-Ardashir). MZDYSN BGY WLHL'N MLKAn MLKA ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Wahram, King of Kings' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Bahram V to right, wearing elaborate crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent. Rev. TWLY WLHL'N ('Fire of Wahram' in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, AW (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SNS III, pl. 60, 16. Somewhat double struck from worn dies, otherwise, extremely fine.