Jon Baker Collection (Ancient)
Lot 3580 Session 12 (11.30am Friday) Jon Baker Collection (Ancient)
Estimate $250
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SOLD $260
SASANIAN KING, Hormazd IV, (A.D. 579-590), 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, star and crescents on three sides, rev. fire altar with attendants, (Sellwood 55-56, Gobl 200-202, cf.M.1073-1099). One clipped, otherwise very good - nearly extremely fine. (18)
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