Lot 3447
Sale 76 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Sassanian King, Varhran V, (A.D. 420-438), silver drachm, (4.204 grams), obv. bust to right with crown, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar, BBA Ctesiphon mint, (Sellwood 43, Gobl 156, cf.M.955-6). Good very fine, very rare mint.
Ex William B. Porter USA Collection with ticket. The mint is not listed by Sellwood but is noted by Gobl for the Sassanian series.
- Estimate
- $160
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $80