| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3114 | Auction date: 16 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 33199 Price realized: 6,000 USD (Approx. 5,512 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Ancients SASANIAN KINGDOM. Hormizd (Ohrmazd) II (AD 303-309). AV dinar (22mm, 7.20 gm, 3h). NGC XF 4/5 - 2/5, scuffs. Mint A ("Ctesiphon"). Bust of Hormizd II right, wearing eagle crown with korymbos and button earring; diadem ties flying upward behind / Fire altar decorated with ribbons, bust left in flames; flanked by two attendants standing facing, turned inwards, sword upward in both hands, left attendant wearing eagle crown with korymbos, right attendant wearing mural crown with korymbos. Sunrise 813. SNS type Ia/3d. Göbl type I/1a. Perfectly centered on a richly toned flan. From the Dynasty Collection, #303. Hormizd II's short but eventful reign was marked by his efforts to stabilize the Sasanian Empire after the turmoil caused by the rule of his father, Narseh. He attempted to strengthen the Zoroastrian faith and promote the Persian culture, but his reign was marred by conflicts with the Roman Empire. In AD 309, Hormizd II faced a rebellion led by his brother Bahram III, which ultimately led to his downfall. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/oriental/ancients-sasanian-kingdom-hormizd-ohrmazd-ii-ad-303-309-av-dinar-22mm-720-gm-3h-ngc-xf-4-5-2-5-scuffs/a/3114-33199.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3114-01162024 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
