Lot 429: SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgird I. 399-420 AD. Silver Drachm. ST (Istaxr) or AT mint.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 339)

Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgird I. 399-420 AD. Silver Drachm (4.32 gm; 29 mm). Mint either ST (Istaxr) or AT (Aturpadegan-Azarbaijan). Bust right on floral ornament, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; flanked by two attendants; yX;Ak to left of flames and on altar shaft. SNS type Ib2/1a (pl. 52, A35 var.); Göbl type I/1; Mochiri, Petite -; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 902var. Sharply struck on a nice broad flan. Choice Good EF.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 429
Listing #: 185507
Closed: Monday, July 15, 2019 6:22:40 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Sold Winning Bid: $90
1 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 429
Listing #: 185507
Closed: Monday, July 15, 2019 6:22:40 PM CT
Estimate: $150