Lot 4242

Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Sassanian, Yazdgerd I, (A.D. 399-420), silver drachm, (4.19 g), probably AS (Isfahan) Mint, obv. bust to right with crown with korymbos, crescent on crown, rev. fire altar flanked by two attendants with swords, (cf.Sellwood 41, Gobl 147, type 1/1 (Pl.8), cf.SNS 376, 1b1/13a [Pl.35]). Bright, nearly extremely fine, scarce.

Ex S.J.Green Collection. Previously Noonans Auction 182, lot 560.

Estimate
$180
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$300

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