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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1937,0206.2
Denomination
drachm
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Bust of Bahram IV right, wearing crenellated crown with wings and globe, diadem ties to left and right; diadem ties rising from below large ball of hair. Tied beard, moustache. 1 ring.
(obverse)
Fire altar with diadem ties; frontal bust with head right, no flames. Attendants wearing crenellated crowns with wing and globe, diadem tie falling from shoulder, holding rod in both hands, looking at altar. 1 ring.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Bahram (Varhran) IV
Cultures/periods
Sasanian
Production date
388-399
Production place
Minted in:
AW
(Possible reading but not certain.)
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Die-axis:
3 o'clock
Diameter:
25 millimetres
Weight:
3.950 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Schindel 2004 / SNS III Shapur II - Kawad I. / 2. Regierung
(Ia1/2a)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
ruler
fire altar
attendant
Associated names
Representation of:
Bahram (Varhran) IV
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Dr Charles Davies Sherborn
Acquisition date
1937
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1937,0206.2