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Lot 66: SASANIAN KINGS, Yazdgird I, 399-420 AD. Æ. Extremely Rare. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $25
- 6 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS, Yazdgird I, 399-420 AD. Æ (1.28 gm; 13 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. Choice aEF. Original find patinA, Extremely rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 66
- Listing #: 1218422
- Closed: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 11:21:40 AM CT
- Estimate: $150