Lot 4030
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Coin 1
Coin 2
Description
Sasanian King, Wahram (Varhran) V, (A.D. 420-438), silver drachm, (3.95 g), Isfahan AS mint, obv. bust to right with crown and korymbos, crescent on crown, rev. fire altar flanked by two attendants with swords, (cf.Sellwood 43, Gobl 155, type 1/2 (Pl.9), cf.SNS 407, 1b2/1 [Pl.38]); together with another as a large fragment (3.38 g) similar to above. Toned, very fine or better, scarce. (2)
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from Spink Australia July 12, 1974 fior second coin, first from W.Fleming, April 12, 1973.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $120