Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 15 27-28 Feb 2021
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SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgard I, 399-420. Drachm (Silver, 28 mm, 4.19 g, 4 h), WH (Weh-Andiyok-Shapur). 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. YZDKLTY ('Yazdgard' in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, crescent; in upper right field, crescent; to left and right of the flames, WH (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SNS III, pl. 55, 67. Nicely toned. Extremely fine.