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Unrecorded mint abbreviation. RRR.
Lot 230: SASANIAN KINGS. Kavad I, first reign. Silver Drachm. RRR. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $135
- 3 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Kavad I, first reign. AD. 488-497. Silver Drachm (4.02 gm; 29 mm). Bust right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent, ribbons and crescents on shoulders; star behind crown / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flame. mint abbreviation of "WY" or possible "KY" (Unrecorded mint) SNS type I/1 (pl. 108, 35-6); Gobl type I/1; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 958var. Extremely rare, first time we have seen this mint abbreviation. Choice Superb. Lustrous.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 230
- Listing #: 535719
- Closed: Monday, December 19, 2022 12:16:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $150