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Pashiz - Wahram IV Fire altar on obverse

Features

Issuer Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor Wahram IV (388-399)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 388-399
Value Chalkon (1⁄576)
Currency Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition Lead
Weight 2.6 g
Diameter 15 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation 3 o'clock ↑→
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
582633
References SNS PBW3# -
Michael Alram, Rika Gyselen, Nikolaus Schindel; 2004. Sylloge Nummorum Sasanidarum / Band 3.2. Shapur II. – Kawad I: Paris – Berlin – Wien. Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna, Austria.
, Sunrise# -
Bradley R. Nelson (ed.); 2011. Numismatic Art of Persia / Part I: Ancient - 650 BC to AD 650: The Sunrise Collection. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.
, Zeno cat# 372550
Zeno category (https://zeno.ru/)

Obverse

Bust right, wearing winged merlon crown with korymbos; fire altar to right.

Reverse

Fire altar with ribbons.

Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi

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Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Pashiz - Wahram IV (Fire altar on obverse)Picture 1 of a sold Pashiz - Wahram IV (Fire altar on obverse)
CNG
Electronic Auction 605
Lot 445
Internet Archive
4 Mar 2026 VF
(Earthen gray patina, obverse striking fracture.)
USD 325.00
(+ buyer's premium)

Extremely rare.

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