Lot 996
SASANIAN KINGS. Balash, 484-488. Drachm (Silver, 27 mm, 3.76 g, 3 h), ST (Staxr), undated. Draped bust of Balash to right, wearing an elaborate mural crown; before head, ‘hwkd wldʾš’ = ‘hukay Wardāš/Walāš’ (‘The good king, Balash’ in Pahlavi). Rev. Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants; head of Balash to right on the shaft; above altar, star and crescent; to left, ‘wldʾ[š]’ = ‘Wardā[š]/Walā[š]’ (‘Balash’ in Pahlavi); to right, ST (abbreviation for the name of the mint in Pahlavi). Göbl type I/1. SNS III/2, type Ib/1b. Struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fine.

From a Canadian collection.
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
130 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
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Closing time: 07-Dec-24, 20:17:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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