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LOT 3035

Sasanian Kingdom, Peroz (Firuz) I AR Drachm. AD 457/9-484.

AS (Aspahān) mint. Struck circa AD 458-465. Draped bust to right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent, legends flanking; ribbons on shoulders; all within single border / Fire altar with ribbons flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; date to left, mint to right; all within single border. Cf. SNS type IIa/1d; Sunrise -. Near Very Fine.(4.10gr, 28mm, 3h.).

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Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3035

Sasanian Kingdom, Peroz (Firuz) I AR Drachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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