Lot 74

Ancient World Sasanian Dynasty Khusro II ST Istakhr Persepolis Fars Mint Silver Drachm

Auction # 19 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 3000 - 3500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
30.18 mm
Weight
3.87 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
590-628 CE

Ancient World, Sasanian Dynasty, Khusro II (590-628 CE), Silver Drachm, 3.87 gms, 30.18 mm, ST (Istakhr (Persepolis), Fars) Mint, RY 35 (PWCh SYH), 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 ST (Istakhr (Persepolis), Fars) on the right in Pahlavi and RY 35 (PWCh SYH) on left, very fine, very scarce.