Lot 2800
Sale 126 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Sasanian King, Vahram V, (A.D. 421-438), silver drachm, (3.61 g), mint of BLH (Balkh), obv. text in Pahlavi, crowned and cuirassed bust right, on floral ornament, wearing mural crown over crescent and korymbos, rev. "Fire of Shahpur" in Pahlavi (crude), fire altar with crude head of Vahram right on shaft, flanked by attendants, (Sellwood 43, SNS Type IbI/2, Karlsson D21, Gobl type I/1, cf.illustration 155, cf.Sunrise 922). Bright, extremely fine, scarce.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $120