SASANIAN KINGS. Vālaxš (Balāsh). AD 484-488. AR Drachm (28mm, 4.11 g, 3h). WH mint. Struck circa AD 485-488. VF.

Electronic Auction 558
Lot: 281. Estimated: $ 100

Central Asian

Sold For $ 140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SASANIAN KINGS. Vālaxš (Balāsh). AD 484-488. AR Drachm (28mm, 4.11 g, 3h). WH mint. Struck circa AD 485-488. Bust right, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent, ribbon on left shoulder, flames on right / Fire altar with ribbons and head of Balash right on shaft; attendants flanking, star and crescent flanking flames. SNS type IIa/1e; Sunrise. Iridescent toning, some die rust, slight double strike on obverse. VF.


Closing Date and Time: 20 March 2024 at 11:33:20 ET.

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