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Lot 279: SASANIAN KINGS, Kavad I. AD 488-497. AE unit. BYS (Bishapur) mint. Very Rare. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 350)
- Sold Winning Bid: $93
- 4 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS, Kavad I, First reign, AD 488-497. AE unit (0.68 gm; 16 mm). BYŠ (Bishapur) mint. Uncertain RY date (possibly RY 4 = AD 492). Bust right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent, ribbons and crescents on shoulders; star behind crown, pyramid of six pellets above right ribbon / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Cf. SNS type IIa/1e; cf. SNS Schaaf 528; Sunrise –. Choice VF / EF. Brown patina. Very rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 279
- Listing #: 182193
- Closed: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 5:32:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $80