Lot 278: SASANIAN KINGS, Yazdgard I, AD 399-420. AR drachm.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 341)

Description

SASANIAN KINGS, Yazdgard I, AD 399-420. AR drachm (4.36 gm; 27 mm). No mint, "Westliche Gruppe". Bust of Yazdgard I on floral ornament right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos. Rev. Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, crescents to sides of flames and inscription " 'tšy: fire (of) " to right, " yzdkrty: Yazdgard " to left, and "r'sty: on the shaft. SNS type Ib1/1a, Var. 4; Sunrise –. Choice Superb EF. Lustrous.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 278
Listing #: 209222
Closed: Monday, October 7, 2019 5:32:20 PM CT
Estimate: $125

Starting Bid: $75
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 278
Listing #: 209222
Closed: Monday, October 7, 2019 5:32:20 PM CT
Estimate: $125