Sasanian Kingdom, Narseh (Narsē) AR Drachm. Phase 1, Circa AD 293-303. Draped bust to right, wearing crown with arcades, three branches and korymbos set atop / Fire altar, two attendants to either side, each holding sword, one on left wearing crown with a korymbos, one on right, mural crown, symbols above to right and left. SNS Ia/1a; Göbl II/2 var. (ribbon on altar); Saeedi 177; Sunrise 803. 4.20g, 26mm, 3h.
Good Very Fine; attractive old cabinet tone.
From the JTB Numismatic Collection - collector's ticket included;
Privately purchased from Pegasi Numismatics, 17 January 2004.
Price realized | 200 GBP |
Starting price | 120 GBP |
Estimate | 200 GBP |