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. Jamasp, 497-499. Dirham (Silver, 29 mm, 4.20 g, 3 h), WH (Weh-Andiyok-Shapur), RY 1 = AD 497/8. G'M ('Jamasp' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Jamasp to right, wearing mural crown with inner crescent and korymbos set on crescent; to right, small bust of Ahura Mazda. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two stylized attendants; in upper field to left, five-pointed star; in upper field to right, crescent; in field to right, WH (name of the mint in Pahlawi); in field to left, date in Pahlawi. SNS III, pl. 113, A17. A beautifully toned and attractive example. Struck from the usual somewhat worn dies, otherwise, good extremely fine.

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Price realized 550 CHF
Starting price 100 CHF
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