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ID:     711221
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     SASANIAN EMPIRE
Issuer:     Varhran I
Date Ruled:     273-276 AD
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Drachm
Weight:     4.06 g
Die Axis:     3 h
Obverse Description:     "The Mazda worshipper, the divine Bahram, the king of kings of Iran and non-Iran [who is descended from the Gods]" in Pahlavi, crowned bust right
Reverse Description:     "Fire of Bahram" in Pahlavi, fire altar with attendants; fravahr (wreath) symbol on altar
Primary Reference:     Göbl I/1
Reference2:     Paruck 109 var. (double line obv. legend)
Reference3:     Alram 712 var. (same)
Reference4:     MACW 835 var. (fravahr symbol and pellets on altar); De Morgan P. 670, 41 var. (double line obv. legend)
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=76449
Grade:     EF, areas of light toning
Notes:     Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 1221 ($500)