Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 2798 SESSION 11 (9.30AM THURSDAY 25TH MARCH) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $100
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SOLD $140
SASANIAN KING, Yazdgird I, (A.D. 399-420), silver drachm, (4.24 g), mint AW (Ahwaz), obv. text in Pahlavi, crowned and cuirassed bust right, on floral ornament, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos, rev. "Fire of Shahpur" in Pahlavi (crude), fire altar with attendants wearing mural crowns, (Sellwood 44, SNS Type IbI/1a. Karlsson -, Gobl I/I cf.illustration 147, Sunrise 898). Bright, good very fine, scarce.
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Estimate $100
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