Lot 165: SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau I. Silver Drachm. mint: ART (Ardashir Khurreh), year 5

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 364)

Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau I. AD. 531-579. Silver Drachm (4.02 gm; 27 mm). mint: ART (Ardashir Khurreh), year: 5 - first year of the type 2 reverse. Bust right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, korymbos set on crescent, and inner ribbon, ribbons on shoulders, crescent on right shoulder; stars flanking head; crescents in margin / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Göbl type II/2; Mochiri -; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 971. Sharply struck on a nice flan. Choice Superb.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 165
Listing #: 203138
Closed: Monday, July 26, 2021 4:54:40 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $70
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 165
Listing #: 203138
Closed: Monday, July 26, 2021 4:54:40 PM CT
Estimate: $75