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Sasanian Kingdom
Kavad I
AR (Silver) | Drachm | AD 488-497
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$120.00
Coin Overview:
This silver drachm is attributed to Kavad I and dated to AD 488-497 according to the supplied catalog information. The obverse shows the ruler’s bust with mural crown, crescent, korymbos, ribbons, shoulder crescents, and a star behind the crown. The reverse shows a fire altar with ribbons, two attendants, and star and crescent symbols above the altar.
- Kingdom: Sasanian Kingdom
- King / Ruler: Kavad I
- Year: AD 488-497
- Denomination: Drachm
- Composition: AR
- Weight: 4.08g
- Diameter: 29.55mm
- Orientation: 2h
- Reference: Göbl type I/1
Obverse
- Draped bust of Kavad I right.
- Ruler wears mural crown with frontal crescent.
- Korymbos set on crescent.
- Ribbons and crescents visible on shoulders.
- Star behind crown.
- Pahlavi legend not verified.
Reverse
- Fire altar with ribbons.
- Fire altar flanked by two attendants.
- Star and crescent above altar.
- Mint signature uncertain.
- Regnal year uncertain.
What’s in the Box
- Coin Identification Record featuring full specifications, authentication details, and a unique TerraNumis ID number that can be searched and verified online at the TerraNumis website.
- Display Frame: Transparent two-sided compression frame stand that securely holds and displays the coin.
- Packaging: Presented in a black premium TerraNumis box with authentication label and catalog reference.
Inventory# SASA-KAV1-AR-DR-001
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