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WYHC mint,“RY 2” (AD 630 or 632). RRR.
Lot 92: SASANIAN KINGS, Khusrau III or V. AR Drachm. Extremely Rare. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $366
- 17 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS, Khusrau III or V. Circa AD 629-631 or 631-637. AR Drachm (3.42 gm; 31 mm). WYHC ” (Veh-az-Amid-Kavad), “ RY 2 ” (AD 630 or 632). Beardless bust of Khusru III or V right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, two wings, and star-in-crescent, ribbons and crescents on shoulders, stars flanking crown, double border, star-in-crescents in margin / Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, triple border, star-in-crescents in margin. Göbl type I/1 (pl. 15, 232; Khusru V); Mochiri 437, 482, 487, and 501 (Khusru III); Paruck 481 (Khusru V); Saeedi 310; Sunrise 1002. Minor clipping on the edge, otherwise well struck on a very good metal. Choice EF. Extremely rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 92
- Listing #: 1218994
- Closed: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 11:30:20 AM CT
- Estimate: $650