Lot 392: Sasanian Kingdom. Kavad I. Second reign, A.D. 488-496. AR drachm. MA (Marh), RY 37 (A.D. 525/6).

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 20 (Auction 325)

Description

Sasanian Kingdom. Kavad I. Second reign, A.D. 488-496. AR drachm (30 mm, 4.13 g, 3 h). MA (Marh), RY 37 (A.D. 525/6). Bust of Kavad I right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, two ribbons and korymbos set on crescent; behind, star / Fire altar with ribbon and attendants; flanking flames, star and crescent. SNS Type Ic/1b; Göbl type I/1. Extremely fine.

Ex K. Grzesiak Collection (CNG E383, 28 September 2016), 342; Pegasi 116 (15 November 1999), 145.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 392
Listing #: 222445
Closed: Friday, June 30, 2017 5:10:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Starting Bid: $60
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Description

Ex K. Grzesiak Collection (CNG E383, 28 September 2016), 342; Pegasi 116 (15 November 1999), 145.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 392
Listing #: 222445
Closed: Friday, June 30, 2017 5:10:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100