LOT 3060
Sasanian Kingdom. Peroz I AR Drachm. Struck circa AD 477-484. AS (Aspahān) mint.
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 type IIIb/1c. Near Very Fine.(3.42gr, 26mm, 4h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market before 2000.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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Very Fine.
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Very Fine. Edge chipped.
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Very Fine. Extremely rare.
Property of a UK gallery.
