Lot 226

Ancient World Sasanian Dynasty Khusro I Anushirvan APR Mint (Abrashahr Nishapur) Silver Drachm

Auction # 15 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 2000 - 2500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

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

Ancient World, Sasanian Dynasty, Khusro I Anushirvan (531-579 CE), Silver Drachm, 3.89 gms, 27.75 mm, APR Mint (Abrashahr Nishapur), RY 9, 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, APR mint (Abrashahr Nishapur) on the right in Pahlavi and year 9, very fine, very scarce.