Lot 4033
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Sasanian King, Valkash, (A.D.484-488), silver drachm, (3.97 g), mint AY = Ahwaz, obv. bust to right with headress of three turrets and globe above, flame on shoulder, rev. fire altar with attendants, bust of ruler to right in flames, star and crescent either side, (cf.Sellwood Plate V, No.50, Gobl 179 type I/I, SNS 511 type 1b/1b, M.1000). Extremely fine, with edge cut.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 113 (lot 4419) and earlier from I.S. Wright, Sydney, Status Auction Sale 246, May 20, 2008 (lot 8533).
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $130