Lot 370: SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgard I. AD 399-420. AR drachm. AW (Hormizd-Ardashir) mint.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 339)

Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgard I. AD 399-420. AR drachm (4.16 g; 30 mm). AW (Hormizd-Ardashir) mint. Bust right on floral ornament, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent above pellet and korymbos. Rev. Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; crescent-above-pellets flanking flames, “aw” to outer right, blundered “l’sty” on altar shaft. SNS type Ib1/1a (mint signature read as AWH); Göbl I/1; cf. Mochiri 981 (mint signature read as AI); cf. Paruck 302 (mint signature read as AI); Saeedi -. Choice EF. Lightly toned.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 370
Listing #: 185479
Closed: Monday, July 15, 2019 6:03:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $60
1 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 370
Listing #: 185479
Closed: Monday, July 15, 2019 6:03:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100