Lot 160

Ancient World Sassanian Dynasty Hormizd IV Mint NAL Narmashir in Kirman year 11 YAChDH, 589/90 CE in Pahlavi Silver Drachma

Auction # 14 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1800 - 2000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
30.22 mm
Weight
4.05 gms
Denomination
Dirham
Calendar/Year
579-590 CE

Ancient World, Sassanian Dynasty, Hormizd IV (579-590 CE), Silver Drachma, 4.05 gms, 30.22 mm, Obverse: Crowned Bust Facing right of the king right star on left, star inside crescent right, crescents with star at 3, 6, and 9 o clock in the outer margin Reverse: Fire altar with two attendants on either side wearing crescent headdress, Mint NAL (Narmashir in Kirman) on the right in Pahlavi and year 11 (YAChDH, 589/90 CE) in Pahlavi on the left,  very fine, very scarce.