| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3113 | Auction date: 8 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 31043 Price realized: 16,000 USD (Approx. 14,586 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Ancients SASANIAN KINGDOM. Bahram (Varhran) II (AD 276-293). AV dinar (20mm, 7.44 gm, 3h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, marks. Jugate right busts of Bahram, wearing winged crown with korymbos, and his queen, wearing kolah with boar's head, facing the cuirassed bust of his son (Prince 4) left, wearing kolah with eagle's head and presenting wreath to the royal couple / Fire altar flanked by Bahram (on left) and his queen (on right), each sacrificing into the altar; mint marks flanking flames. Sunrise 788. Göbl type X/3. Expertly struck resulting in a well-centered, dimensional example of the type. From the Dynasty Collection, #8. In the grand chessboard of ancient Persia that was the Sasanian Empire, the rule of King Bahram II appears as a complex tableau of warfare, religious growth, and artistic evolution. Bahram II, the sixth ruler of the Sasanian dynasty, assumed the throne under tumultuous military circumstances, particularly dealing with incursions from Rome. His diplomatic prowess was such that he managed to strike a peace deal with the Roman Emperor Carus, successfully safeguarding the western frontiers of his realm. Bahram II's reign also evidenced a substantial shift towards greater religious tolerance, a deviation from the aggressively Zoroastrian-centric approach of his predecessors. He is known to have lent royal patronage to Manichaeism, a move that triggered a significant cultural and religious metamorphosis within the empire. The artistic domain flourished during Bahram II's reign, as evidenced by detailed rock reliefs, coins, and inscriptions that laud his victories, royal life, and religious tolerance. Among these, a captivating relief at Bishapur stands out, depicting Bahram II amid his court, rendering a vivid portrayal of the imperial ambiance of his era. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/oriental/ancients-sasanian-kingdom-bahram-varhran-ii-ad-276-293-av-dinar-20mm-744-gm-3h-ngc-choice-xf-5-5-3-5-m/a/3113-31043.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3113-01082024 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 10000-15000 USD |  |
