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LOT 2891

Sasanian Kingdom. Peroz I AR Drachm. AD 457/9-484.

AT (Ādurbādagān) mint. Struck circa AD 477-484. Bust to right, wearing crown with two wings, frontal crescent, and korymbos set on crescent, ribbon over each shoulder / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SNS III type IIIb/1c. Good Very Fine. Wavy flan.(4.13gr, 28mm, 3h.).

Provenance

Acquired on the UK market before 2000.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 2891

Sasanian Kingdom. Peroz I AR Drachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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