Jon Baker Collection (Ancient)
Lot 3579 Session 12 (11.30am Friday) Jon Baker Collection (Ancient)
Estimate $300
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SOLD $250
SASANIAN KING, Khusru I, (A.D. 531-579), silver drachms, various dates and mints, obv. bearded bust to right with crown wearing headress with two turrets and ornamental globe above, name in outer margin, crescents on three sides, rev. fire altar with attendants, (Sellwood 54, Gobl 194-198, cf.M.1028-1072). One clipped another chipped, otherwise fine - nearly extremely fine, several scarce. (20)
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