SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgird (Yazdgard) II. AD 438-457. AR Drachm (30mm, 3.70 g, 3h). Uncertain mint. Struck circa AD 438-447. Near VF.

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Lot: 315. Estimated: $ 100

Central Asian, Silver

Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgird (Yazdgard) II. AD 438-457. AR Drachm (30mm, 3.70 g, 3h). Uncertain mint. Struck circa AD 438-447. Bust right, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent and inner ribbon / Fire altar (flames 1) with ribbons; flanked by two attendants, each holding a staff; traces of l's[t] in blundered Pahlavi on altar shaft; nwky (= "new" [in Pahlavi]) to right. SNS III Type Ib1/2b, Stilgruppe A, 29-30; Sunrise –. Iridescent toning, deposits, marks. Near VF.

Proceeds from this lot to benefit the Ancient Coin Collector’s Guild (https://accguild.org/). Ex Aegean Numismatics inventory 0624165.


Closing Date and Time: 19 March 2025 at 11:44:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.