Pre-Long Beach Auction #78

Sasanian Kingdom. Varhran II, with Prince 3. Silver Drachm (4.3 g), AD 276-293. Confronted busts of Varhran II, wearing winged crown with korymbos, right, and Prince 3 left, wearing kolah with boar’s head. Reverse Fire altar; flanked by two attendants, the left wearing winged crown with korymbos, the right wearing mural crown; flanking altar shaft, triple pellet clusters. SNS type III(1)/1(1a); Göbl type IV/1. Delicately toned. Very Rare. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.