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WYHC (Ctesiphon region), year 2.
Lot 140: SASANIAN KINGS, Hormizd V or VI. 631-632 AD. AR Drachm 
- Sold Winning Bid: $90
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS; Hormizd V or VI. 631-632 AD. AR Drachm (3.88 gm; 32 mm). Standard issue, mint WYHC (Ctesiphon region), year 2. Draped bust of Hormizd VI to right, wearing elaborate mural crown with frontal crescent, two wings and star set on crescent; behind head, AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); before head, WHLMZD ('Hormizd' in Pahlawi). Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, six-pointed star; in upper right field, crescent; to left, date; to right. Sunrise 1008. Choice EF. Lightly toned.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 140
- Listing #: 1169876
- Closed: Monday, September 30, 2024 11:46:20 AM CT
- Estimate: $150