Lot 4020
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Sasanian King, Hormazd II, (A.D.302/3-309), silver drachm, (3.42 g), obv. bust to right with winged crown with korymbos and falcon's head (Varagna), globe above, with no ear flap, rev. fire altar flanked with attendants, plain altar shaft, (cf.Sellwood Plate III, No.27, Gobl type I/1a2, 83 (Pl.5), SNS 184 [Pl.17] type Ia/3a). Toned, very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, previously from J.Anderson May 14, 1990.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $140