Lot 4595

Sale 111 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes (40th Anniversary Sale)

Description

Sasanian, kings of Persia, Peroz, (457/9-484), silver drachm (4.14 g), AW (Ahwaz) mint, obv. degraded Pahlavi legend, crowned and cuirassed bust right, ribbons rising from shoulders, rev. "Peroz" in Pahlavi (crude) to left, mint signature to right, fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames, (Gobl III/1; Paruck 348 var. (legends), Alram 885, cf.MACW 981, De Morgan p.706, 174b). Toned, good very fine, small dig on obverse.

Ex Decades Collection and from Triton VII, January 13-14, 2004 (lot 643) and previously from Schweizerischer Bankverein 33, 20-22 September,1993 (lot 430).

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$200

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