Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 24  –  3 - 6 December 2022

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 24

Ancient, Medieval and World Coins

Part 1: Sa, 03.12.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 04.12.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 05.12.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 06.12.2022, from 12:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II, 591-628. Drachm (Silver, 31 mm, 3.74 g, 3 h), ŠY (Shiraz), RY 29 = 619. Draped bust of Khosrau II to right, wearing elaborate mural crown; behind head, AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); before head, HWSRWD ('Khosrau' in Pahlawi); in outer margin, two countermarks of the mythical creature Senmurv and a third Hunnic countermark with legend in Bactrian. Rev. Fire altar with ribbons flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, six-pointed star; in upper right field, crescent; to left, partly illegible date; to right, ŠY (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SSCT 3352. Very rare with three countermarks. Minor deposits, otherwise, very fine.

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Price realized 50 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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