Lot 310: Sasanian Kingdom. Yazgard I. A.D. 399-420. AR drachm. Uncertain mint.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 17 (Auction 320)

Description

Sasanian Kingdom. Yazgard I. A.D. 399-420. AR drachm (24 mm, 3.74 g, 3 h). Uncertain mint. Bust of Yazdgard I on floral ornament right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; pseudo-legend to left; inscription right, illegible inscription on altar shaft; crescents flanking flames. SNS type Ib1/1a var. 4; Göbl type I/1; cf. Sunrise 915. Sharply struck on excellent metal. Choice extremely fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 310
Listing #: 174940
Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 6:43:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $205
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 310
Listing #: 174940
Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 6:43:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200