Lot 55

Ancient World Sasanian Dynasty Kavadh I Second Reign LD Mint Silver Drachm

Auction # 19 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 2500 - 3000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
27.72 mm
Weight
3.92 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
499-531 CE

Ancient World, Sasanian Dynasty, Kavadh I, Second Reign (499-531 CE), Silver Drachm, 3.92 gms, 27.72 mm, LD Mint, RY 36, Obverse: Crowned King’s Bust facing right, one diadem facing upwards on each side, crescents on shoulder and a star in the field behind and in front of the crown, Crescents filled with a star placed at 3, 6, and 9 o clock on the margin, Reverse: Fire altar flanked by two attendants, Mint LD (Ray in Media) in Pahlavi script on the right and ShShSY (36) on the left, choice very fine, scarce.