Lot 148: SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgird II. AD. 438-457. Silver Drachm. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 359)
- Sold Winning Bid: $75
- 1 Bid(s)
SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgird II. AD. 438-457. Silver Drachm (4.12 gm; 27 mm). mint: AS (Aspanvar-Ctesiphon Region), no date. One of the contenders for this mint abbreviation is Aspahan however Aspahan was not created until the the time of Yazdgird's son and successor Peroz. The other two contenders are Astara (Southwest Caspian sea region-Daylam and Aturpadegan provinces) and the other Astar known as Astarabad close to Gorgan (Tabaristan region) in Southeast Caspian sea region. Bust right on floral ornament, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent and inner ribbon / Fire altar (flames 1) with ribbons; flanked by two attendants, each raising hands; illegible inscription on left. SNS type Ia2/1; Göbl type I/2; Mochiri 729; Saeedi -; Sunrise 934var. Choice aEF. Nice old-cabinet toning.
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 148
- Listing #: 209806
- Closed: Monday, April 5, 2021 4:49:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $125