Lot 4036
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Coin 2
Description
Sasanian King, Zamasp, (A.D.497-499), silver drachm, (3.63 g), mint AW = Awhaz, obv. mural crown bust to right with inner crescent and korymbos set on crescent, ribbon left shoulder, small bust of Ahura Mazda left holding wreath, rev. fire altar with attendants, with flames above, with star and crescent either side, (cf.Sellwood Plate V, No.53, Gobl 181 type 1/1, SNS 534, type 1a/1a). Nearly very fine, some uneven patination, light scratches, scarce.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin and William F. Spengler Collections, acquired from CNG eSale 399, June 14, 2017 (lot 377) with tickets.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $90