Lot 2798
Sale 126 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Sasanian King, Yazdgird I, (A.D. 399-420), silver drachm, (4.24 g), mint AW (Ahwaz), obv. text in Pahlavi, crowned and cuirassed bust right, on floral ornament, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos, rev. "Fire of Shahpur" in Pahlavi (crude), fire altar with attendants wearing mural crowns, (Sellwood 44, SNS Type IbI/1a. Karlsson -, Gobl I/I cf.illustration 147, Sunrise 898). Bright, good very fine, scarce.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $140