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Lot 58: SASANIAN KINGS, Yazdgird I, 399-420 AD. Æ. Rare. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $11
- 4 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS; Yazdgird I, 399-420 AD. Æ (1.68 gm; 17 mm). Obverse, Yazdgird's bust with standard crown turning left, phrase in Pahlavi "Sh(a)MS" in front of face, reverse, fire altar at the center with 8 radiating Iris flowers (Flower of Persia) around it. Phrase "Sh(a)MS" is an Arabic word for Sun. Yazdgird I had very friendly relationship with all the Arab tribes and their leaders to the point that He sent his Son Bahram V to live and be trained by a prominent Arab chieftain. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Original find patina. Choice VF. Rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 58
- Listing #: 1160185
- Closed: Thursday, September 19, 2024 11:19:00 AM CT
- Estimate: $50