CNG 100, Lot: 177. Estimate $2000.
Sold for $2300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SASANIAN KINGS. Vahrām (Bahram) V. AD 420-438. AV Dinar (23mm, 7.08 g, 3h). Sind mint. Bust right, wearing mural crown with
korymbos set on crescent;
śri symbol to right / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; crescents flanking flames. SNS III pl. 145, C12 var. (sun above
śri symbol); cf. Senior,
Sind, 6 (for type); Sunrise 927. VF, a couple of small scratches on reverse at base of altar. Extremely rare.
From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, purchased from Pars Coins, May 1997.
