Item 369 out of 506
Lot # 369 - Silver Drachma Coin of Kavad of Arab Sassanian of Persia of Khusro type.
Silver Drachma Coin of Kavad of Arab Sassanian of Persia of Khusro type.
Silver Drachma Coin of Kavad of Arab Sassanian of Persia of Khusro type. Silver Drachma Coin of Kavad of Arab Sassanian of Persia of Khusro type.
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Start Price 2000 Estimated Price 2000-2500
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DenominationDrachmaMetalSilver
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Arab Sassanian of Persia, Kavad (488-497 & 499-532 AD), 2nd Reign, Silver Drachma,  Khusro type, Obv: a crowned and cuirassed bust of king facing right, crown with interior crescent and small globe above it, two large uplifted streamers arise from the headdress, star behind the head and crescent above each shoulder, Arabic  marginal legend "Kavat Afzutu", four crescents with a star flanking on margin of the border, Rev: a fire altar flanked by attendants, flames above the altar with star to left and crescent to right, mint and date in Arabic on the margin, 4.03g, 18.93mm, (Mitch. ACW # 1017-1018), about extremely fine, Scarce.