Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 13  –  15 - 16 August 2020

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 13

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern coins

Part 1: Sa, 15.08.2020, from 2:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 16.08.2020, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Bahram V, 420-438. Drachm (Silver, 29 mm, 3.93 g, 4 h), ŠY (Shiraz). MZDYSN BGY WLHL'N MLKAn MLKA ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Wahram, King of Kings' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Bahram V to right, wearing elaborate crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent. Rev. TWLY WLHL'N ('Fire of Wahram' in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, ŠY (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SNS III, pl. 65, A32. Beautifully toned. Struck from a somewhat worn obverse die, otherwise, good very fine.

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Price realized 150 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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