Lot 4019

Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Sasanian King, Narseh, (A.D.293-302/3), silver drachm, (3.67 g), obv. bust to right with radiate crown, globe above, with no ear flap, rev. fire altar flanked with attendants, fravahr symbol on altar shaft, (cf.Sellwood Plate III, No.25 (Vahran III), Gobl type II/2, 74 (Pl.5), SNS 173 [Pl.16] type II/5c). Very fine and rare.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, previously from CNG eSale 287, September 26, 2012 (lot 271) and CNG E Sale 268, November 16, 2011 (lot 174).

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$200

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