Lot 221
Ancient World Sasanian Dynasty Balash ST (Stakhr) Mint Silver Drachm
Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)
- Estimated Price (INR)
- 4000 - 4500
- Price Realised -
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Auction Completed!
- Catalog Reference #
- #
- Metal Composition
- Silver
- Lot Grade/Condition
- very fine
- Diameter
- 28.59 mm
- Weight
- 3.90 gms
- Denomination
- Drachm
- Calendar/Year
- 484-488 CE
Ancient World, Sasanian Dynasty, Balash (484-488 CE), Silver Drachm, 3.90 gms, 28.59 mm, ST (Stakhr) Mint, King Balash was also known as Valkash, Obverse: Draped bust of Balash to right, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent, Reverse: Fire altar with ribbons and head of Balash right on shaft; attendants flanking, 5 pointed-star and crescent flanking flames, very fine, being a very short reigned king Balash's coins are not easily available, very rare.