LOCAL ISSUES, Uncertain. Mid 6th-early 7th century(?). Æ Drachm (23mm, 1.54 g, 3h). Imitating issues of the Sasanian king Kavād (Kavādh) I. Uncertain mint in southwestern Iran.

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Lot: 191.

Central Asian, Bronze

Estimate: $ 100

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LOCAL ISSUES, Uncertain. Mid 6th-early 7th century(?). Æ Drachm (23mm, 1.54 g, 3h). Imitating issues of the Sasanian king Kavād (Kavādh) I. Uncertain mint in southwestern Iran. Crowned bust right / Fire altar with attendants and ribbons. Göbl, SO II, pp. 203-4; CNG E-403, lot 363; CNG E-176, lot 186; cf. Zeno 155939 and 17234. Porous brown surfaces, spots of encrustation. Near Fine. Very rare.


Closing Date and Time: 4 December 2019 at 11:03:20 ET.

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