Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 900. Estimate $300. Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004. Sold For $500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Bistam. 591/2-597 AD. AR Drachm (4.11 gm). LD (Rayy) mint. Dated year 2 (592/3 AD). Crowned and cuirassed bust right, ribbons and crescents over shoulders, stars flanking crown, monogram behind / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames. Göbl I/1; Alram 912. Lightly toned, good VF, typical flat spots. Rare. ($300)
From the Bellaria Collection. Ex Sotheby's (29-30 September 1988), lot 401 (part of).