Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4041 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $80
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SASANIAN KING, Khusro II, occupation of Egypt, (A.D.618-628), AE 12 nummi, (6.58, 6.83 last illustrated]), obv. facing bust, crowned and cuirassed, of Khusro II, wearing cuirass and crown surmounted by cross, star to left crescent to right, rev. large IB, cross potent on globe between, A**L*EZ in exegue, (Sellwood -, Gobl 222 (large size example), type VII/8 (Pl.10), Alram p.212, M.1219, SNS -). Fine - very fine, scarce. (2)
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, first bought from Elstub Auction Sale 2, March 24, 1984 (lot 634), second (illustrated) from the Pat Boland Collection by exchange 1972 with Boland packet.
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