Sasanian Empire. Bahram II (AD 276–293) with Queen and Prince. Drachm Reverse: Fire altar with flames rising at center, flanked by two royal attendants (No Reserve Price)

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Selected by Carmen Vera Gutiérrez

SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram II (AD 276–293). AR Drachm with Queen and Prince (4.08g, 26 mm). SNS type VIIa(1)/5a(1a), Obv.: Jugate busts of Bahram II, wearing winged crown with korymbos, and queen with boar’s-head headdress; facing bust of crown prince in armor, bonnet surmounted by eagle’s head. Pahlavi legend around. Rev.: Fire altar with attendants; fravahr symbol and three-pellet formation flanking flames. A rare and impressive triple-portrait issue, emphasizing dynastic legitimacy and Zoroastrian divine sanction. Attractive surfaces with detail. Mount attached.

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Sasanian Empire. Bahram II (AD 276–293) with Queen and Prince. Drachm Reverse: Fire altar with flames rising at center, flanked by two royal attendants (No Reserve Price)

SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram II (AD 276–293).
AR Drachm with Queen and Prince (4.08g, 26 mm).
SNS type VIIa(1)/5a(1a),
Obv.: Jugate busts of Bahram II, wearing winged crown with korymbos, and queen with boar’s-head headdress; facing bust of crown prince in armor, bonnet surmounted by eagle’s head. Pahlavi legend around.

Rev.: Fire altar with attendants; fravahr symbol and three-pellet formation flanking flames.
A rare and impressive triple-portrait issue, emphasizing dynastic legitimacy and Zoroastrian divine sanction. Attractive surfaces with detail. Mount attached.

Final bid

€ 178

Expert

Selected by Carmen Vera Gutiérrez

Estimate € 380 - € 450

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Sasanian Empire. Bahram II (AD 276–293) with Queen and Prince. Drachm Reverse: Fire altar with flames rising at center, flanked by two royal attendants (No Reserve Price)

Selected by Carmen Vera Gutiérrez

Sasanian Empire. Bahram II (AD 276–293) with Queen and Prince. Drachm Reverse: Fire altar with flames rising at center, flanked by two royal attendants (No Reserve Price)