Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4030 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $100
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SOLD $120
SASANIAN KING, Wahram (Varhran) V, (A.D. 420-438), silver drachm, (3.95 g), Isfahan AS mint, obv. bust to right with crown and korymbos, crescent on crown, rev. fire altar flanked by two attendants with swords, (cf.Sellwood 43, Gobl 155, type 1/2 (Pl.9), cf.SNS 407, 1b2/1 [Pl.38]); together with another as a large fragment (3.38 g) similar to above. Toned, very fine or better, scarce. (2)
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from Spink Australia July 12, 1974 fior second coin, first from W.Fleming, April 12, 1973.
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Estimate $100
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