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Lot 198: SASANIAN KINGS. Kavad I. 2nd Reign. 499-531 AD. Silver Drachm
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 352)
- Sold Winning Bid: $24
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Kavad I. Second Reign. 499-531 AD. Silver Drachm (4.06 gm; 28 mm). AS interpreted as Aspanvar (Ctesiphone) or Asuristan (Ctesiphon's general area) and for rulers after Peroz, Aspahan-Year 11 or 13 given the letters shape and position. Bust 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 Ic/1a; Göbl type III/1; Saeedi -; Sunrise 967. Choice Good VF.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 198
- Listing #: 205482
- Closed: Monday, August 31, 2020 5:05:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $40