Lot 1210
SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgard I, 399-420. Drachm (Silver, 27 mm, 4.20 g, 3 h), AWH (Ohrmazd-Ardaxšēr). ‘lʾmštly’ = ‘rāmšahr’ (‘With a peaceful realm’ in Pahlavi); before head, ‘yzdkrty MLKAn [MLKA]’ = ‘Yazdgird šāhān šāh’ (‘Yazdgird, King of Kings’ in Pahlavi) Draped bust of Yazdgird I to right, wearing elaborate mural crown with a frontal crescent; behind head. Rev. Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants; above altar, crescents and pellets; to right and left, ‘AW – H’ (abbreviation for the name of the mint in Pahlavi); pellets on the altar shaft. Göbl type I/1. SNS III/1, type Ib1/1a (var. 6). Struck from somewhat corroded dies, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Frank Robinson E-Auction 122, 4 October 2023, 425 and previously privately acquired from Pars Coins.
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
85 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
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Closing time: 13-Jul-24, 22:04:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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