Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 11  –  22 - 23 February 2020

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 11

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

Part 1: Sa, 22.02.2020, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 23.02.2020, from 1:00 PM CET
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Description

★ An unusual mint only attested under Yazdgard I ★

SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgard I, 399-420. Drachm (Silver, 27 mm, 3.94 g, 3 h), KWN LYW (probably Rew-Ardashir). 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. KWN LYW (name of the mint in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants. SNS III, pl. 52, 40. Struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Jean-Pierre Righetti, inv. no. 10101 (with collector's ticket), privately purchased on 20 July 2004.

The mint KWN LYW (probably Rew-Ardashir) is only attested under Yazdgard I.

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