Lot 4028

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

Description

Sasanian King, Yazdgerd I, (A.D. 399-420), silver drachm, (4.16 g), probably AS (Isfahan) mint, obv. bust to right with crown with korymbos, crescent on crown, rev. fire altar flanked by two attendants with swords, (cf.Sellwood 41, Gobl 147, type 1/1 (Pl.8), cf.SNS 376, 1b1/13a [Pl.35]). Bright, very fine, scarce.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from I.S.Wright, June 22, 1993.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$80

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