Sasanian Empire, Yazdgard III, Silver Hemidrachm, 2.12g, Mint BN (probably Bamm), Obv: Dra

Sasanian Empire, Yazdgard III, Silver Hemidrachm, 2.12g, Mint BN (probably Bamm), Obv: Draped bust of Yazdgard III to right, wearing an elaborate mural crown, behind head, “GDE / ʾp̄zwt” ('[may his] glory increase' in Pahlavi), before head, “yẕdklt' = 'Yazdgird” ('Yazdgard' in Pahlavi), Rev: Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants; above altar, star and crescent; to right, BN (abbreviation for the name of the mint in Pahlavi) (Göbl type II/2). Very fine, rare.

Sold for ₹9,700

Auction: Auction #112 · Oswal Antiques · 2026-07-25 · Estimate: ₹ 2000 - ₹ 2500

Category: Ancient : Ancient World : Sasanian Empire

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