Lot 297: Sasanian Kingdom. Kavad I. Second reign, A.D. 488-496. AR drachm. BYS (Bishapur), RY 13.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 19 (Auction 323)

Description

Sasanian Kingdom. Kavad I. Second reign, A.D. 488-496. AR drachm (29 mm, 4.08 g, 3 h). BYS (Bishapur), RY 13. Bust of Kavad I right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, two ribbons, and korymbos set on crescent, ribbons and crescents on shoulders; stars flanking head, star-in-crescents in margin / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SNS type Ib/1a; Göbl type I/1. Lightly toned. Nearly extremely fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 297
Listing #: 198446
Closed: Friday, March 17, 2017 5:38:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $105
7 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 297
Listing #: 198446
Closed: Friday, March 17, 2017 5:38:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100