Lot 224

Ancient World Sasanian Dynasty Khusro I Anushirvan BYS (Bishapur) Mint Silver Drachm

Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)


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

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
29.72 mm
Weight
4.11 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
531-579 CE

Ancient World, Sasanian Dynasty, Khusro I Anushirvan (531-579 CE), Silver Drachm, 4.11 gms, 29.72 mm, BYS (Bishapur) Mint, RY 34, Obverse: Crowned Bust Facing Right of the king right star on left, star inside crescent right, empty crescents at 3, 6, and 9 o clock in the outer margin Reverse: Fire altar with two attendants on either side wearing crescent headdress, Mint BYS (Bishapur) on the right in Pahlavi and year 34 in Pahlavi on the left, very fine, very scarce.