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ID:     79000549
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     SASANIAN EMPIRE
Issuer:     Varhran IV
Date Ruled:     AD 388-399
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Drachm
Weight:     4.48 g
Die Axis:     3 h
Obverse Description:     Crowned bust right
Reverse Description:     Fire altar with attendants and ribbon; altar surmounted by bare head right; uncertain legend (L’STY?) in Pahlavi on altar shaft
Primary Reference:     SNS Type Ia1/2a
Reference2:     Göbl type I/1
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=127060
Grade:     Near EF, toned
Notes:     Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 549 Attractive strike and portrait.