Lot 204: SASANIAN KINGS. Hormizd V or VI. 631-632 AD. Silver Drachm. Rare. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 359)
- Sold Winning Bid: $180
- 1 Bid(s)
SASANIAN KINGS. Hormizd V or VI. 631-632 AD. Silver Drachm (4.08 gm; 30 mm). mint: WYHC (Ctesiphon region) 0r VISP (Visp Sad Khosrau-Ctesiphon region), year: 2. Rare. Bust right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, two wings, and star set on crescent; ribbon on left shoulder, crescent and ribbon on right; stars flanking crown; star-increscents in margin / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; star-in-crescents in margin. High ranking commander of Sasanian Army during the Perso-Byzantine wars, took power in the chaos that followed the death of Khosrau II. He met his end at the hands of Azarmidokht, daughter of Khosrau II. after asking her to marry him. Sunrise 1008. Sharply struck on a nice full flan. Choice EF with some luster. Rare.
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 204
- Listing #: 214780
- Closed: Monday, April 5, 2021 5:07:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $300