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Sasanian Kingdom
Vahrām (Bahram) VI
AR (Silver) | Drachm | AD 590-591
| | 3h
$450.00
Coin Overview
Silver drachm of Vahrām (Bahram) VI struck between AD 590 and 591.
This short-lived issue was produced during Bahram’s brief reign amid the political upheaval following the deposition of Hormizd IV. The design retains the traditional Sasanian iconography, combining the ruler’s distinctive mural crown with the fire altar scene symbolizing divine sanction and royal legitimacy.
- Kingdom: Sasanian Kingdom
- King / Ruler: Vahrām (Bahram) VI
- Year: AD 590 to 591
- Denomination: Drachm
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 3.90 g
- Diameter: 29.70 mm
- Orientation: 3 h
- Mint: WYHC (Veh-az-Amid-Kavād)
Obverse Description
- Bust right wearing mural crown with frontal crescent.
- Korymbos set on crescent; no rear merlon.
- Stars flanking crown.
Reverse Description
- Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants.
- Star and crescent flanking flames above.
What’s in the Box
- Coin Identification Record featuring full specifications, authentication details, and a unique TerraNumis ID number that can be searched and verified online at the TerraNumis website.
- Display Frame: Transparent two-sided compression frame stand that securely holds and displays the coin.
- Packaging: Presented in a black premium TerraNumis box with authentication label and catalog reference.
Inventory# SASA-BAHR6-AR-DR-001
(Sample presentation shown in image. Actual coin and reference ID may vary.)
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