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mint: MI or MY (Mishan), year 2.
Lot 145: SASANIAN KINGS, Hormizd V or VI, 631-632 AD. AR Drachm 
- Sold Winning Bid: $98
- 20 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS, Hormizd V or VI, 631-632 AD. AR Drachm (3.42 gm; 31 mm). Standard issue, mint: MI or MY (Mishan), 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 Good VF. Lightly toned. Rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 145
- Listing #: 1342535
- Closed: Thursday, April 10, 2025 11:48:00 AM CT
- Estimate: $200