Jon Baker Collection (Ancient)
Lot 3581 Session 12 (11.30am Friday) Jon Baker Collection (Ancient)
Estimate $500
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SOLD $680
SASANIAN KING, Khusru II, (A.D. 590, 591-628), silver drachms, various dates and mints, obv. bearded bust to right with crown wearing headress with two turrets and ornamental globe above topped by star in crescent, name in outer margin, star and crescents on three sides, rev. fire altar with attendants with triple margin; together with copper nummia from Alexandria mint, (Sellwood 61-63, 65-66, Gobl 208-215, 222, cf.M.1111-1213, 1221-1223); Arab Sasanian prototype issue, Khusru II (A.D. 590 - 627), silver drachm or dirhems (7), (A.D. 626), with word 'praise' in outer margin, (cf.W. alpha [p.2, Plate I, alpha); cf.M.21; Sellwood type 62; Gobl 214). Several toned, four clipped, otherwise, Fine - extremely fine. (49)
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