Lot 164

Ancient World Sasanian Dynasty Kavadh I Second Reign MRV Merw Mint Silver Drachm

Auction # 22 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 1500 - 1800
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

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

Ancient World, Sasanian Dynasty, Kavadh I, Second Reign (499-531 CE), Silver Drachm, 4.07 gms, 29.05 mm, MRV (Merw) Mint, RY 35 (Panj Si), 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 MRV (Merw) in Pahlavi script on the right and RY 35 (Panj Si) on the left, choice very fine, scarce.