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ID:
75000738
[UNVERIFIED]
Type:
Ancient East
Region:
SASANIAN EMPIRE
Issuer:
Yazdgard I
Date Ruled:
AD 399-420
Metal:
Silver
Denomination:
Drachm
Weight:
4.19 g
Die Axis:
3 h
Obverse Description:
Crowned bust right, stars in crescents on shoulders; double-line legend
Reverse Description:
Fire altar with attendants and ribbon; mint signature flanking flames; “hlpy(?)” in Pahlavi on altar shaft
Primary Reference:
SNS Type Ib2 (Yazdgard I)/3 (Bahram IV), A23 (same dies)
Reference2:
cf. M. I
Photograph Credit:
Classical Numismatic Group
Source:
http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=103646
Notes:
Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 738 EF
Created and Managed by Alfredo De La Fe
