Lot 291: Sasanian Kingdom. Kavad I. First reign, A.D. 484. AR drachm. GO (Gurgan).

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 23 (Auction 329)

Description

Sasanian Kingdom. Kavad I. First reign, A.D. 484. AR drachm (28 mm, 4.09 g, 3 h). GO (Gurgan). Bust of Kavad I right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent, ribbons and crescents on shoulders; star behind crown / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SNS type I/1 (pl. 108, 35-6; Göbl type I/1; Sunrise 958. Great strike on a broad, medallic flan. Superb extremely fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 291
Listing #: 196591
Closed: Friday, April 6, 2018 5:36:40 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $135
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 291
Listing #: 196591
Closed: Friday, April 6, 2018 5:36:40 PM CT
Estimate: $200