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Lot 281: Sasanian Kingdom. Hormizd II. A.D. 303-309. AR drachm.

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 23 (Auction 329)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $205
  • 3 Bid(s)
Description

Sasanian Kingdom. Hormizd II. A.D. 303-309. AR drachm (27 mm, 3.85 g, 3 h). Bust of Hormizd II right, wearing eagle crown with korymbos / Fire altar with ribbons and bust left in flames; flanked by two attendants, the left wearing winged crown with korymbos, the other wearing mural crown; two pellets on shaft of altar. SNS type Ia/3a; Göbl type Ia/1a; cf. Sunrise 815. Toned. Well centered and well struck. Very rare with two pellets on altar shaft. Extremely fine.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 281
  • Listing #: 196582
  • Closed: Friday, April 6, 2018 5:33:20 PM CT
  • Estimate: $300