SASANIAN KINGS. Vālaxš (Balāsh). AD 484-488. AR Drachm (29mm, 4.07 g, 3h). AW mint. Struck circa AD 485-488. Good VF.

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Lot: 379. Estimated: $ 100

Central Asian, Silver

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SASANIAN KINGS. Vālaxš (Balāsh). AD 484-488. AR Drachm (29mm, 4.07 g, 3h). AW 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, traces of die rust, areas of slight double striking. Good VF.

From the James A. Lock Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 13 May 2026 at 12:06:00 ET.

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