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Lot 195: SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgird II (438-457 AD). Æ. Extremely Rare. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 368)
- Sold Winning Bid: $130
- 5 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgird II (438-457 AD). Æ (1.44 gm; 14 mm). Yazdgird's bust turning right with standard crown, symbol of Cypress tree (Sarv) in front of face, reverse; standard, fire altar with attendants. Cypress tree holds a special place in the Sasanian culture as well as Zoroastrian culture. The sacred sites such as Abarkooh (Arabized Abarghoo) in Iran has a celebrated Cypress tree considered to be the birth place of Zoroaster. Choice VF. Original find patina. Extremely Rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 195
- Listing #: 237403
- Closed: Monday, November 8, 2021 4:04:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $100