Source:
Private Collection
Silver Drachm
Bahram V
View Bahram V's ProfileObverse
Bust of Bahram V right, wearing crown with crescent and korymbos topped with crescent.
Reverse
Fire altar with two attendants. Head of king in flames.
- Mint
- Ardashir Khwarrah
- Date
- c. 420-430 CE
- Diameter
- 29mm
- Weight
- 4.18g
- Composition
- Silver (AR)
Reference
Göbl Type I/1
Notes
Bahram V is one of the most celebrated kings in Persian literature.
Complete Specifications
| King | Bahram V |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Silver Drachm |
| Source | Private Collection |
| Obverse | Bust of Bahram V right, wearing crown with crescent and korymbos topped with crescent. |
| Reverse | Fire altar with two attendants. Head of king in flames. |
| Mint | Ardashir Khwarrah |
| Date | c. 420-430 CE |
| Diameter | 29mm |
| Weight | 4.18g |
| Composition | Silver (AR) |
| Reference | Göbl Type I/1 |