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ID number: BIRBI-S0113 Object type: Coin
Institution: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts Maker: Varhran IV; Persia Denomination: Dinar Place made: Iran Culture: Sasanian Date made: 388-399 Metal: Gold Diameter (cm): 2.30 Weight (g): 7.04 Axis (degrees): 270.00 Provenance: Barber acquisition. Gift of Mr. Richard Williams, 1981. |
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Description: Obverse: Bust of Varhran bearded and draped r. wearing winged crown with globe.
Reverse: Fire altar with incense holders to l. and r, rd inscribed on altar.
Bibliography: Göbl obv. 250 and rev. 236
Notes: Was used as part of 'All That Glitters…' project. Forgery according to Göbl, ATG results do not bear this out.
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