Lot 73

Ancient World Sasanian Dynasty Khusro II NAKH Nakhjavan/Nakhchivan Mint Silver Drachm

Auction # 19 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 3000 - 3500
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
29.92 mm
Weight
3.82 gms
Denomination
Drachm
Calendar/Year
590-628 CE

Ancient World, Sasanian Dynasty, Khusro II (590-628 CE), Silver Drachm, 3.82 gms, 29.92 mm, NAKH (Nakhjavan/Nakhchivan) Mint, RY 8 (Tomana), Obverse: Crowned Bust Facing Right of the king right star on left, star inside crescent right, crescents with star at 3, 6, and 9 o clock in the outer margin, Reverse: Fire altar with two attendants on either side wearing crescent headdress, Mint NAKH (Nakhjavan/Nakhchivan) on the right in Pahlavi and RY 8 (Tomana) on left, Nakhjavan is located near Araxes river in Azerbaijan, very fine, very rare mint.