SASANIAN KINGS. Vālaxš (Balāsh). AD 484-488. AR Drachm (27mm, 3.77 g, 3h). KA mint. Struck circa AD 485-488. Good VF.

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Lot: 415. Estimated: $ 150

Central Asian, Silver

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SASANIAN KINGS. Vālaxš (Balāsh). AD 484-488. AR Drachm (27mm, 3.77 g, 3h). KA 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 III Type Ia/1a; Sunrise –; Zeno 134478. Lightly toned with traces of iridescence, deposits in devices, a few marks, slightly double struck. Good VF. Rare.


Closing Date and Time: 31 May 2023 at 12:18:00 ET.

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