Lot 65

Ancient World Sasanian Dynasty Hormizd IV BS Bishapur Mint Silver Drachm

Auction # 19 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 2200 - 2500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
30.06 mm
Weight
4.12 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
579-590 CE

Ancient World, Sasanian Dynasty, Hormizd IV (579-590 CE), Silver Drachm, 4.12 gms, 30.06 mm, BS (Bishapur) Mint, Obverse: Draped bust of Hormizd IV to right wearing elaborate mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent behind head, crescents with star at 3, 6, and 9 o clock in the outer margin, Reverse: Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, six-pointed star, in upper right field crescent, BS (Bishapur) Mint on the right in Pahlavi and year, very fine, very scarce.