Sasanian Coins
Lot 3713 Session 13 (9:30am Thursday 28th July) Sasanian Coins
Estimate $100
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SOLD $110
SASANIAN, King, Kavad I, (A.D. 488-496, 498-531), silver drachm, second reign issue, (4.12 g), obv. bust to right with crown, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar, Dywan mint (uncertain mint maybe Dinawar), year 33 = 521, (Sellwood 51, Gobl 187, Karlsson D54). Attractive grey and gold tone, good very fine and very scarce.
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