Lot 4598
Sale 111 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes (40th Anniversary Sale)
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Description
Sasanian, kings of Persia, Khusru I, (531-579), silver drachm, (4.06 g), Aylan (Susa?) mint, dated year 21 (551/2), obv. "Khosrau" to right, "prosperity" to left in Pahlavi, crowned and cuirassed bust right, crescent and ribbon over each shoulder, stars flanking crown, rev. Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames, regnal year to left, mint signature to right, (Gobl I/2, Paruck 424, Alram 907, MACW 1036 var. [mint], De Morgan p.715, 195). Good very fine.
Ex Decades Collection and previously from Triton VII, January 13-14, 2004 (lot 654) and previously Monetarium (Switzerland), List 35, Summer 1981, (lot 190).
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $120