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Lot 145: SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgird II. AD. 438-457. Silver Drachm. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 359)
- Sold Winning Bid: $180
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgird II. AD. 438-457. Silver Drachm (3.86 gm; 30 mm). mint: ShI (Shiz), Prayer type. scarce with slight articulation of the standard crown on the obverse. 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. Lovely strike on a nice broad flan. Rare Prayer type reverse. Choice EF. Lightly toned. Rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 145
- Listing #: 214497
- Closed: Monday, April 5, 2021 4:48:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $300