Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 2129 Price realized: 25 CHF (Approx. 28 USD / 26 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: HUNNIC TRIBES, Hephthalites. Drachm (Silver, 30 mm, 2.85 g, 3 h), imitating a drachm of the Sasanian King Peroz I (457/9-484) from Balkh, after 561/2. Draped bust of Peroz I to right, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent; in outer margin, ηβ ('eb') ιοομο ('ioomo') in Bactrian; in field to upper right, Kobadian countermark of camel. Rev. Stylized Sasanian fire altar flanked by two attendants; to right, blundered βαχλο ('Balkh' in Bactrian). Göbl 289. Vondrovec Type 289. An interesting example with a Kobadian camel countermark. Fine. From the collection of François Righetti, privately acquried on 3 July 2003. Starting price: 25 CHF |