Lot 1387
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Arab-Sasanian coinage, Khusro type, silver drachm, (31mm), (4.05 g), BYS (Bishapur) mint, dated YE 30 unknown era, anonymous type, obv. Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; bism allh in margin, rev. fire altar flanked by attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, (Album 4. cf.SICA 1, 110-111; Wilkes ICC 2). Nearly extremely fine, rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from Jean Elsen with ticket estimate price (Euros 125), from Sale 74, 21 June 2003 (lot 651).
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280