Lot 4370

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Sasanian, Khusru I, (531-579), silver drachm, (4.11 g), Aylan (Susa?) mint, 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, Sellwood 55, Karlsson D77). Struck on a broad flan, toned, very fine.

Estimate
$80
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$40

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