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Extremely rare mint for this ruler.
Lot 81: SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgird I. AD. 399-420. AR Drachm . WHYC mint - Ctesiphon 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 357)
- Sold Winning Bid: $200
- 17 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgird I. AD. 399-420. AR Drachm (4.26 gm; 30 mm). WHY more than likely WHYC mint - Ctesiphon region-Extremely rare mint for this ruler as well as extremely rare spelling of the mint. Bust right on floral ornament, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; monograms to left of flames and on altar shaft. SNS type Ib2/1a (pl. 52, A35 var.); Göbl type I/1; ; Sunrise 915var. Choice EF.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 81
- Listing #: 199058
- Closed: Monday, February 1, 2021 3:26:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $100