Lot 2217
Sasanian Kingdom. Yazgard I. Silver Drachm (4.10 g), AD 399-420. AW (Ohrmazd-Ardashir). Bust of Yazgard I right on floral ornament, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent above pellet and korymbos. Reverse: Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; crescent-above-pellets flanking flames, "aw" to outer right, blundered "l'st" on altar shaft. SNS type Ib1/1a (mint signature read as AWH); Göbl type I/1; cf. Mochiri 981 (mint signature read as AI); cf. Paruck 302 (mint signature read as AI); Saeedi -. Lustrous and untoned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - UP
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