Lot 1208
SASANIAN KINGS. Hormizd II, 303-309. Drachm (Silver, 26 mm, 3.52 g, 3 h). ‘mzdysn bgy hwrmzdy MRKAn MRKA ʾyrʾn MNW ctry MN yzdʾn’ = ‘mazdēsn bay Hormazd šāhān šāh Ērān kē čihr az yaz(a)dān’ (‘The Mazda-worshipping Lord Hormizd, King of Kings of the Iranians, whose essence is from the gods’ in deteriorated Pahlavi) Draped bust of Hormizd II to right, wearing an elaborate eagle crown with a great korymbos on top; thick tufts of curly hair at the back; two ribbons rising from behind head. Rev. Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants; bust facing in flames; pseudo-Pahlavi legend to right and left. Göbl I/1a. SNS II, type I(1)/2a. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.

From a Canadian collection.
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
150 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
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Closing time: 13-Jul-24, 22:03:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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