Lot 4594
Sale 111 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes (40th Anniversary Sale)
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Description
Sasanian, kings of Persia, Yazdgard II, (438-457), silver drachm (4.04 g), Uncertain (NWKY?) mint, obv. "[...], the fortunate, Yazdgard" in Pahlavi (crude and partially degraded), crowned and cuirassed bust right, rev. "Yazdgar[d]" to left, "Adorer" to right in Pahlavi, fire altar with attendants, holding staves, and and ribbon, "ras[t]" in Pahlavi on central column, (G”bl I/1, Paruck 336 var. (legends), Alram 869, MACW 971, cf. De Morgan p.705, 169b). Lightly toned, extremely fine.
Ex Decades Collection and previously from Triton VII, January 13-14, 2004 (lot 641).
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $200