Lot 4592
Sale 111 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes (40th Anniversary Sale)
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Description
Sasanian, kings of Persia, Yazdgard I, (399-420), silver drachm (4.32 g), BBA (Court) mint, obv. degraded Pahlavi legend, crowned and cuirassed bust right, crescent on forehead, rev. degraded Pahlavi legend, fire altar with attendants and ribbon, crescents above pellets flanking flames, mint signature to right, (Gobl I/1, Paruck 309, Alram 854, MACW 947 corr., De Morgan p.701, 164c var. [mint]). Darkly toned, extremely fine, scarce.
Ex Decades Collection and previously from Triton VII, January 13-14, 2004 (lot 632).
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280