SASANIAN KINGS. Vālaxš (Balāsh). AD 484-488. AR Drachm (27.5mm, 3.77 g, 3h). GW (Gurgān or Qum?) mint. Struck circa AD 485-488. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 597
Lot: 319. Estimated: $ 100

Central Asian, Silver

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 (27.5mm, 3.77 g, 3h). GW (Gurgān or Qum?) 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; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; mint signature to right. SNS type Ib/1a (pl. 102, 19); Sunrise –. Bright surfaces, die rust, cleaning marks/smoothing. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 15 October 2025 at 11:46:00 ET.

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