Lot 422: SASANIAN KINGS. Valaxs (Balash) (AD 484-488) Second Reign. AR Drachm. AW mint.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 339)

Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Valaxs (Balash) (AD 484-488) Second Reign. AR Drachm (4.40 gm; 28 mm). AW (Ohrmazd-Ardaxšir) mint. Struck circa AD 485-488. Bust right, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent, ribbon on left shoulder, flames on right / Fire altar with ribbons and head of Balash right on shaft; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SNS type Ib/1b (pl. 101, 12); Göbl type I/1; Mochiri 990; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 955var. Marv mint, Year 7. Choice EF. Lightly toned.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 422
Listing #: 193252
Closed: Monday, July 15, 2019 6:20:20 PM CT
Estimate: $400

Sold Winning Bid: $240
1 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 422
Listing #: 193252
Closed: Monday, July 15, 2019 6:20:20 PM CT
Estimate: $400