Jon Baker Collection (Ancient)
Lot 3577 Session 12 (11.30am Friday) Jon Baker Collection (Ancient)
Estimate $250
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SOLD $270
SASANIAN KING, Zamasp, (A.D. 496-498), silver drachm, (4.09 grams), obv. bust to right with crown, small bust of son facing offering diadem, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar, year 3, VH = Veh Abarsahr mint, (Sellwood 53, Gobl 180-1, Paruck Pl.XVIII, 14, M.1008). Extremely fine, rare.
Ex CNG Auction Sale 54, June 14, 2000 (lot 883, illustrated).
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