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Lot 119: SASANIAN KINGS, Kavad I, second reign. 499-531 AD. AR Obol. Rare. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $126
- 20 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS, Kavad I, second reign. 499-531 AD. AR Obol (0.39 gm; 11 mm). Standard issue, mint and date not legible. Bust right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, two ribbons, and korymbos set on crescent, ribbons and crescents on shoulders; star behind head, no legend; star in-crescents in margin / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SNS type Ib/1a (pl. 124, 122-3); Göbl type II/1; Paruck 399; Saeedi -; Sunrise 966var. Sharply struck on a broad flan. Choice Superb EF. Lightly toned. Rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 119
- Listing #: 1265121
- Closed: Thursday, January 23, 2025 11:39:20 AM CT
- Estimate: $300