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

SASANIAN KINGS. Hormizd V or VI, 631/2. Drachm (Silver, 33 mm, 3.92 g, 3 h), WYHC, RY 2 = AD 632. Draped bust of Hormizd VI to right, wearing elaborate mural crown with frontal crescent, two wings and star set on crescent; behind head, AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); before head, WHLMZD ('Hormizd' in Pahlawi). Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, six-pointed star; in upper right field, crescent; to left, date; to right, WYHC (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SSCT 4338. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine.

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Starting price 50 CHF
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