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SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgard I, 399-420. Drachm (Silver, 27 mm, 3.94 g, 3 h), KWN LYW (probably Rew-Ardashir). MZDYSN BGY L'MŠTLY YZDKLTY MLKAn MLKA ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' and Delight of the Empire, Yazdgard, King of Kings' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Yazdgard I to right, wearing elaborate crown with korymbos and crescent on forehead. Rev. KWN LYW (name of the mint in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants. SNS III, pl. 52, 40. Struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Jean-Pierre Righetti, inv. no. 10101 (with collector's ticket), privately purchased on 20 July 2004.
The mint KWN LYW (probably Rew-Ardashir) is only attested under Yazdgard I.
From the collection of Jean-Pierre Righetti, inv. no. 10101 (with collector's ticket), privately purchased on 20 July 2004.
The mint KWN LYW (probably Rew-Ardashir) is only attested under Yazdgard I.