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Lovely example for this issue.

Lot 268: ARAB-SASANIAN, "Gyanbud". Ca. late 7th century AD. Æ Fals. RRR.

AUCTION:  Pars Coins (Auction 379)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $300
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ARAB-SASANIAN, "Gyanbud". Ca. late 7th century AD. Æ Fals (2.10 gm; 22 mm). obverse, Byzantine style imperial figures, blundered letters for Apzun on the left, lillah in between the figures, reverse, attendant for a fire altar to the left, fire altar replaced by phrase or name Gyanbud and another illegible two line of pahalvi legend. SIC Ashmolean - ; Gyselen type 80; Walker, Arab-Sassanian -; Album -. Lovely strike on a nice broad flan. Beautiful brown-reddish green patina. Choice EF. Extremely rare. Lovely example for this issue.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 268
  • Listing #: 4240
  • Closed: Monday, August 29, 2022 12:29:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $500