Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 14  –  12 - 13 December 2020

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 14

Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and Modern ...

Part 1: Sa, 12.12.2020, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 13.12.2020, from 1:00 PM CET
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Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgard I, 399-420. Drachm (Silver, 29 mm, 4.19 g, 4 h), KL (Kirman). MZDYSN BGY L'MŠTLY YZDKLTY MLKAn MLKA ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' and Delight of the Empire, Yazdgard, King of Kings' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Yazdgard I to right, wearing elaborate crown with korymbos and crescent on forehead. Rev. YZDKLTY ('Yazdgard' in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper field to left and right, crescent above pellet; in field to right, KL (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SNS III, pl. 52, A38. Lustrous and attractive. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, virtually as struck.

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Starting price 25 CHF
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