Lot 121: SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgard I. AD 399-420. Silver Drachm

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 352)

Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgard I. AD 399-420. Silver Drachm (4.16 gm; 28 mm). Mint: Blundered letters or recut on die: WH - Veh Ardashir, no year. Bust of Yazdgard I on floral ornament right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos / Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, Crescent and letter “ w ” left of flame and crescent and letter “ h ” right of flame, inscription on altar shaft, crescents and letter flanking flames (SNS type Ib1/1a var. 4 (pl. 55, 67) ; Göbl type I/1; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 915var. Choice AU. Lightly toned.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 121
Listing #: 200485
Closed: Monday, August 31, 2020 4:40:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $45
1 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 121
Listing #: 200485
Closed: Monday, August 31, 2020 4:40:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75