Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4033 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $130
SASANIAN KING, Valkash, (A.D.484-488), silver drachm, (3.97 g), mint AY = Ahwaz, obv. bust to right with headress of three turrets and globe above, flame on shoulder, rev. fire altar with attendants, bust of ruler to right in flames, star and crescent either side, (cf.Sellwood Plate V, No.50, Gobl 179 type I/I, SNS 511 type 1b/1b, M.1000). Extremely fine, with edge cut.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 113 (lot 4419) and earlier from I.S. Wright, Sydney, Status Auction Sale 246, May 20, 2008 (lot 8533).
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