Lot 4031
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Sasanian King, Yazdgerd II, (A.D. 438-457), silver drachms, (4.00, 3.83, 3.13 [illustrated], 3.10 g), various mints, obv. bust to right with mural crown with korymbos, set on a crescent, rev. fire altar flanked by two attendants with swords, (cf.Sellwood 47, Gobl 165, type 1/2 (Pl.10), cf.SNS 439-464 [Pl.41-43]). Toned, minor edge loss on three, flan crack on second coin, otherwise mostly fine or better, scarce.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from Spink Australia July 12, 1976 for first three, last from Geoff K. Gray, Sale 15 (lot 662 part), February 26, 1971.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $120