Lot 284: Sasanian Kingdom. Yazdgard I. A.D. 399-420. AR drachm. AI (Airan).

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 23 (Auction 329)

Description

Sasanian Kingdom. Yazdgard I. A.D. 399-420. AR drachm (24 mm, 3.70 g, 3 h). AI (Airan). Bust of Yazdgard I on floral ornament right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; inscription on altar shaft and crescents flanking flames. SNS type Ib1/1a (pl. 55, 67); Göbl type I/1; cf. Sunrise 915Lustrous surfaces and lightly toned. Superb extremely fine. Sharply struck and perfectly centered on excellent metal. Superb extremely fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 284
Listing #: 196584
Closed: Friday, April 6, 2018 5:34:20 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $140
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 284
Listing #: 196584
Closed: Friday, April 6, 2018 5:34:20 PM CT
Estimate: $200