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Lot 159: SASANIAN KINGS. Kavad I. 488-497 AD. AR Drachm. Rare. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 359)
- Sold Winning Bid: $240
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Kavad I. 488-497 AD. AR Drachm (4.09 gm; 28 mm). First reign. No date - mint: AS (Aspanvar (Ctesphon) or Aspahan (Esfahan). Bust right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent, ribbons and crescents on shoulders; star behind crown / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SNS type I/1 (pl. 108, 35-6); Gobl type I/1; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 958. Elegant style. Lovely strike on an excellent metal. Struck on a broad medallic flan. Choice Superb EF. Rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 159
- Listing #: 214503
- Closed: Monday, April 5, 2021 4:52:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $400