Lot 4267

Sale 115 · Important Australian, Ancient British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Sasanian, Khusru I, (531-579), silver drachm, (3.85 g), obv. "Khosrau" to right, "prosperity" to left in Pahlavi, crowned and cuirassed bust right, crescent and ribbon over each shoulder, rev. Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames, regnal year to left, mint signature to right, (Gobl II/2, D 30, cf.Sellwood 56, Karlsson D63); another, (3.97 g), (Gobl II/2, G 12, cf.Sellwood 56, Karlsson D74). Toned, nearly very fine. (2)

Estimate
$140
Result Status
Passed in

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