SASANIAN KINGS. Vahrām (Bahram) IV. AD 388-399. AR Obol (12mm, 0.40 g, 3h). Uncertain mint. Struck 394-399. Near EF.

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Lot: 523. Estimated: $ 300

Central Asian, Silver

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SASANIAN KINGS. Vahrām (Bahram) IV. AD 388-399. AR Obol (12mm, 0.40 g, 3h). Uncertain mint. Struck 394-399. Bust right, wearing winged merlon crown with korymbos; symbol to right / Fire altar with ribbons and bust right in flames; flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown. Cf. SNS type Ia1/3 (for type); cf. Sunrise 895 (same). Iridescent toning, slightly crystallized surfaces, tiny edge flaw. Near EF.


Closing Date and Time: 4 October 2023 at 12:54:00 ET.

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