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Sasanian King, Shapur III, (A.D. 383-388), silver drachm, (3.96 g), uncertain Western mint, obv. bust to right with crown with korymbos, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar with bust above turning right, flanked by two attendants with swords, (Sellwood 37, cf.Gobl 126, type 1/1 (Pl.8), SNS 328, 1b1/1b [Pl.29]). Bright, minor edge chip, very fine, rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Sasanian King, Shapur III, (A.D. 383-388), silver drachm, (4.11 g), uncertain Western mint, obv. bust to right with crown with korymbos, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar with bust above turning right, flanked by two attendants with swords, (Sellwood 37, cf.Gobl 126, type 1/1 (Pl.8), cf.SNS 328, 1b1/1b [Pl.29]). Toned, worn reverse, very fine/nearly fine, rare.
Estimate $100
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Sasanian King, Varhran (Wahram or Bahram), IV, (A.D. 388-399), silver drachm, (3.88 g), KWN BBA mint, obv. bust to right with crown with korymbos, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar flanked by two attendants with swords, (Sellwood 38, Gobl 141, type 1/3 (Pl.8), cf.SNS 359, 1d2/3a [Pl.32]). Toned, nearly very fine, rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Sasanian King, Yazdgerd I, (A.D. 399-420), silver drachm, (4.16 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, very fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Sasanian King, Yazdgerd I, (A.D. 399-420), silver drachm, (3.76 g), uncertain 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 382, 1b2/1a [Pl.35]). Bright, very fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Sasanian King, Wahram (Varhran) V, (A.D. 420-438), silver drachm, (3.95 g), Isfahan AS mint, obv. bust to right with crown and korymbos, crescent on crown, rev. fire altar flanked by two attendants with swords, (cf.Sellwood 43, Gobl 155, type 1/2 (Pl.9), cf.SNS 407, 1b2/1 [Pl.38]); together with another as a large fragment (3.38 g) similar to above. Toned, very fine or better, scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
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.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
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
SOLD $110
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.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Sasanian King, Kavad I, first reign (A.D.488-496), silver drachm, (3.98 g), probably ShI = Shiz, obv. mural crown bust to right with crescent above forehead, star upper left, rev. fire altar with attendants, with flames above, with star and crescent either side, (cf.Sellwood Plate V, No.51, Gobl 185 type II/I, cf.SNS 525, M.1000). Very fine, grey patination.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Sasanian King, Kavad I, first reign (A.D.488-496), silver drachm, (4.08, 3.82 g), first coin mint GW = Gurgan? (illustrated) and uncertain, obv. mural crown bust to right with crescent above forehead, star upper left, rev. fire altar with attendants, with flames above, with star and crescent either side, (cf.Sellwood Plate V, No.51, Gobl 183 type 1/1, cf.SNS 525, M.1000). Very fine - nearly extremely fine, first bright, second toned. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
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.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Sasanian King, Kavad I, second reign (A.D.498-531), silver drachms, (3.98, 3.82, 3.81 g), first coin mint AHM = Hamadan (illustrated), second uncertain, third coin with four holes from DA = Darabgird mint, obv. mural crown bust to right with crescent above forehead, star upper left, star in crescent (3) in margin, rev. fire altar with attendants, with flames above, with star and crescent either side, (cf.Sellwood Plate V, No.52, Gobl 187 type VI/1, cf.SNS 542, M.1000). Toned, fine - nearly very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Sasanian, Hormazd IV, (A.D.579-590), silver drachms (3), (4.07 g), AI Shush mint, year 2, obv. crowned bust to right, wearing mural crown and frontal crescent star above, star behind, rev. fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames, regnal year to left, mint signature to right, single border, (Sellwood 56, Gobl type I/1, cf.200-2), (illustrated); others similar of various mints and dates (2), (weights 4.06, 4.10 g), on broad fans all in descriptive packets. Fine - good very fine, one with hoard patination. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Sasanian, Khusru I, (A.D.531-578/9), silver drachms (8), (4.00 g), AO Aspahan mint, obv. bust to right, wearing mural crown and frontal crescent, korymbos set in crescent, crescent on right shoulder, stars flank head, crescents in margin, rev. fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames, regnal year to left, mint signature to right, (Sellwood 54, Gobl type II/2, cf.Sunrise 970-1) (illustrated); others similar (7) (various weights 3.56 - 4.12 g), various mints mostly on broad flans all in descriptive packets some with mints and dates. Fine - good very fine, some with patination. (8)
Estimate $250
SOLD $170
Sasanian, Khusru II, (A.D.591-628), silver drachms, (4.13 g), DA Darabgird mint, year 28, obv. crowned bust to right, wearing mural crown and frontal crescent, two wings and star in crescent above, double border, star in crescents (3) around outer border margin, rev. fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames, regnal year to left, mint signature to right, triple border, star in crescents (4) around outer border, (Sellwood 65, Gobl type II/2, cf.212-3, cf.Sunrise 979) (illustrated); others similar of various mints and dates (13), two with 'pd' in Pahlavi in outer margin, (various weights 2.99 - 4.15 g), mints mostly on broad flans all in descriptive packets. Fine - extremely fine, some with patination. (14)
Estimate $400
SOLD $550
Sasanian King, Khusro II, occupation of Egypt, (A.D.618-628), AE 12 nummi, (6.58, 6.83 last illustrated]), obv. facing bust, crowned and cuirassed, of Khusro II, wearing cuirass and crown surmounted by cross, star to left crescent to right, rev. large IB, cross potent on globe between, A**L*EZ in exegue, (Sellwood -, Gobl 222 (large size example), type VII/8 (Pl.10), Alram p.212, M.1219, SNS -). Fine - very fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $80
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Sasanian, kings of, Ardashir III (A.D.628-630), silver drachm, (3.97 g), year 2, Aparshahr mint, obv. bust to right wearing mural crown two wings and a korymbos set on crescent, crescent and stars (3) on outer edge, rev. fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, star and crescents (4) on outer edge, (Sellwood 70, Gobl type II/1, No.227, cf.SNS 676 for type). Bright, very fine or better, rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Sasanian, kings of, Yazdgerd III (A.D.632-651), silver drachm, (3.95 g), year 13, SK = Sakastan mint, obv. bust to right wearing mural crown two wings and a korymbos set on crescent, crescent and stars (3) on outer edge, rev. fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, star and crewscent flanking flames, star and crescents (4) on outer edge of 2 rims of margin, (Sellwood 74, Gobl type I/1, No.234 [same mint], cf.SNS 717 for mint type). Bright, very fine, rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
Bactria, Kingdom of, Euthydemos I, (230-190 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.22 g), obv. diademed head of Euthydemos to right, rev. naked Herakles seated left on rock holding club set on pile of stones, **BASILEWS to left, **EUQUDEMOU*, PK monogram in field to right, (S.7516, MIG Type 96, Kritt B15, M.94, Bopearachchi Series 12 No.16, Pl.3, HGC 12, 42). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $2,500
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Bactria, Kingdom of, Eukratides II, (c.145-140 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.934 grams), obv. diademed and draped bust of king Eukratides to right, rev. Apollo naked standing, head to left, holding arrow and bow, **HY* monogram to right, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **EUKRATIDOU*, (S.7567, M.164q [p.86], SNG ANS 624 [Pl.8], Qunduz Hoard 260 [This Coin], Bopearachi Series IQ No.11-13). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,400
SOLD $950
Baktria, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Zoilos II. (c.50-40/35 B.C.), silver drachm (2.21 gm), bilingual issue, obv. diademed and draped bust right, Greek legend around,, rev. Athena Alkidemos advancing left; monograms in left and right field, Karoshthi legend around, (S.7709, Bopearachchi Serie 1L, SNG ANS 1659-1660). Extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Characene, Kingdom of, Attambelos IV, (c.A.D. 54/5-64-5), AE tetradrachm, Charax-Spasinu mint, (11.72 g), obv. diademed head to right, beardless, rev. naked Herakles seated left, resting club on knee, crescent above arm, Aramic letter below arm, O in front of knee, [date in exergue], (cf.S.5924, Alram -, cf.BMC 1 for type as Attambelos III, DCA 490 (as Attambelos III. Very fine, rough brown surfaces, rare.
Estimate $150
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Persis, Kings of, Darius I, (2nd century B.C.), silver drachm, (4.06 g), obv. Darius head to right with short beard, wearing satrapal head-dress surmounted by a crescent, rev. fire-altar with super structure as stepped battlements Ahura-Mazda hovering above, king standing to right, bird perched on standard, Aramaic legend in exergue, (S.6196, BMC 12 [p.205, pl.XXXI, 5]). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Persis, kings of, Ardaxsir (Artaxerxes) II issued 1st century B.C., Istakhr (Persepolis) mint, silver drachm (4.00 g), obv. diademed and draped bust left, wearing mural crown, rev. Ardaxsir standing left before altar, holding sceptre, (cf.S.6212, BMC 1 [Pl.XXXIII, 9], cf.Alram 570, cf.Sunrise 598). Dark patination, nearly extremely fine, in high relief, very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Persis, kings of, Darius II, (son of Autophradates II), issued mid 1st century B.C., silver drachm (3.99 g), obv. diademed and draped bust left, wearing Parthian-style tiara with crescent, one pellet behind, rev. Darius standing left, holding scepter, sacrificing before altar, (S.6206, Alram 564 variety, BMC 11 [p.217]). Lightly toned, extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Persis, kings of, Vahdir (Oxathres) (son of Darius II, issued 1st century B.C. and earely 1st century A.D., Istakhr (Persepolis) mint, silver hemidrachm (1.78 g), obv. bearded, diadem and draped bust of ruler left, rev. Vahsir to left sacrificing before altar, (S.6211, Alram 580, Sunrise 603, van't Haaff (Persis) type 580, K&M 580). Toned, good very fine, rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Persis, kings of, (Namopat or Nambed) uncertain king II, issued late 1st century A.D., Istakhr (Persepolis) mint, silver diobol (1.26 g), obv. diademed and draped bust of Napad left, wearing mural crown, rev. open diadem, (S.5938, Alram 621, Sunrise -, BMC 11-12 [p.227]). Dark patination, good very fine, in low relief, very rare.
Estimate $100
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Persis, kings of, (Namopat or Nambed) uncertain king II, issued late 1st century A.D., Istakhr (Persepolis) mint, silver hemidrachm (1.60 g), obv. diademed and draped bust of ruler left,wearing tiara, rev. open diadem, (S.5938, Alram 621, Sunrise -, BMC 11-12 [p.227]). Toned, fine, rare.
Estimate $60
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Persis, kings of, Namopat (Nambed), issued 1st-2nd century A.D., Istakhr (Persepolis) mint, silver obol (0.70 g), obv. diademed and draped bust of Napad left, wearing mural crown, rev. star in crescent, (S.5939, Alram 607, Sunrise -, 9 [p.226]). Golden patination, extremely fine, in low relief, very rare.
Estimate $150
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