Lot 157: SASANIAN KINGS. Kavad I, 1st reign. AR Drachm. GO or GW (Gorgan or Qom) mint.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 364)

Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Kavad I, first reign. AD. 488-496. Silver Drachm (4.10 gm; 27 mm). mint: GO or GW (Gorgan or Qom), No date. Bust 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); Gobl type I/1; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 958. Lovely style. Choice EF. Nice old-cabinet toning.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 157
Listing #: 203131
Closed: Monday, July 26, 2021 4:52:00 PM CT
Estimate: $125

Sold Winning Bid: $75
1 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 157
Listing #: 203131
Closed: Monday, July 26, 2021 4:52:00 PM CT
Estimate: $125