Greek Silver & Bronze
Lot 3449 Session 12 (11.30am Thursday) Greek Silver & Bronze
Estimate $120
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SOLD $50
SASSANIAN KING, Kavad I, (A.D. 488-496, 498-531), silver drachm, first reign issue 488-496, (4.006 grams), obv. bust to right with crown, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar, SR = Sirayan mint, (Sellwood 51, Gobl 183, M.1016). Attractive brightness, extremely fine and very scarce.
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SASSANIAN KING, Kavad I, (A.D. 488-496, 498-531), silver drachm, first reign issue 488-496, (4.006 grams), ...
Estimate $120
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