Lot 87: SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau I. AD. 531-579. AR Drachm.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 356)

Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau I. AD. 531-579. AR Drachm (4.18 gm; 30 mm). PR (Forat -e Messene) mint, year 36. Bust right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, korymbos set on crescent, and inner ribbon, ribbons on shoulders, crescent on right shoulder; stars flanking head; crescents in margin / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Göbl type II/2; Mochiri 1188; Paruck -; Sunrise 971var. Lovely strike on a nice broad flan. Choice FDC. Fully lustrous. Rare in this condition.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 87
Listing #: 189115
Closed: Monday, December 21, 2020 3:28:40 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Sold Winning Bid: $130
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 87
Listing #: 189115
Closed: Monday, December 21, 2020 3:28:40 PM CT
Estimate: $150