SASANIAN KINGS. Vālaxš (Balāsh). AD 484-488. AR Obol (13mm, 0.43 g, 3h). KA (Karzi) mint. Struck circa AD 485-488. Near EF.

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SASANIAN KINGS. Vālaxš (Balāsh). AD 484-488. AR Obol (13mm, 0.43 g, 3h). KA (Karzi) mint. Struck circa AD 485-488. Bust right, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent, ribbon on left shoulder, flames on right / Fire altar with ribbons and head of Vālaxš right on shaft; attendants flanking, star and crescent flanking flames. SNS Type Ib/1b; Sunrise –. Iridescent toning, hint of die rust. Near EF. Very rare denomination and mint.

From the Nisa Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 4 October 2023 at 12:57:40 ET.

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