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Auction 42 9 Jan 2018
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Sasanian Kingdom. Yazgard II. Gold Heavy Dinar (7.00 g), AD 438-457. MLWY (Merv), or a local imitation. Bust of Yazgard II right on floral ornament, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent. rev. Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; inscription flanking. SNS type Ib1/2a (pl. 76, N1 - this coin); Göbl type I/1; Paruck -; Saeedi AV A72; Sunrise 933 (this coin). Very Rare. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $5,000
Ex Triton VII (15 January 2003), lot 639.
From the Sunrise Collection: "Schindel (SNS) and Gyselen (Saeedi) consider this type to be an imitation based on the style of Merv issues."
Ex Triton VII (15 January 2003), lot 639.
From the Sunrise Collection: "Schindel (SNS) and Gyselen (Saeedi) consider this type to be an imitation based on the style of Merv issues."