SASANIAN KINGS. Vālaxš (Balāsh). AD 484-488. AR Obol (14mm, 0.45 g, 3h). BYŠ (Bishapur) mint. Good VF.

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Lot: 444. Estimated: $ 500

Central Asian, Silver

Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SASANIAN KINGS. Vālaxš (Balāsh). AD 484-488. AR Obol (14mm, 0.45 g, 3h). BYŠ (Bishapur) mint. Bust right, wearing merlon 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 III type Ib/1b; Sunrise –. Bright surfaces, roughness, cleaning marks. Good VF. Very rare.


Closing Date and Time: 21 May 2025 at 12:27:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.