Lot 4032
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Sasanian King, Peroz (Firuz) I, (A.D. 459-484), silver drachms, (4.17 [illustrated], 4.16, 4.15 g), Nihavand mint for first coin, other (2) from Isfahan mint, obv. Peroz bust to right with winged crown with korymbos, set on a crescent, rev. fire altar flanked by two attendants with star and crescent above, (cf.Sellwood 49, cf.Gobl 171, type 1/2 (Pl.10), cf.SNS 496, 467-8 [Pl.44, 45]). First coin cleaned and bright, others toned, very fine or better. (3) $$ Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, first coin bought from I.S.Wright, June 22, 1993, second coin from Seaby London, 1971 (with their ticket), third coin from M.R.Roberts May 17, 1990.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $110