Sassanian - Ae 27 - Kavadh I? (2/19)

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Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 10/06/2017 2:50 pm Lot 2/19 Sassanian Empire Kavadh I? AE 28 (Pashiz?) Obv: Bust of Shah right, ribbons and crescents before and behind, wide-brimmed hat with crescent? No legend. Rev: Fire altar with highly abstracted attendants facing altar (Peroz/Kavadh style), sun and moon above, single Pahlavi letter left and right? 27mm / 2.73g Could be an imitation, but seems roughly in line with ~6th century Sassanian artistry. Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/06/2017 4:41 pm I don't believe this is any kind of official issue.The obverse is slightly similar to Peroz, but the two ring border doesn't appear on his coins. On the coins of Kavad I, the obverse has the crescent and star on the four sides on the obverse. I don't see that on yours. The double ring border is present on some of his coins. Report this Post to the Staff
Matt2727 Valued Member United States 219 Posts	Posted 10/06/2017 9:13 pm Like Echizento said, any drachms of Kavadh would have the four stars flanking the obv portrait. Also, looking at a catalog of his coins, I cant seem to find any with similar reverse designs. The portrait seems similar to Hormizd IV, and some of his coins came without the four corner stars. However, I have yet to see the double ring/stars combo this coin has. I am a bit suspicious of this coin because the portrait of the shah seems to be very blurry and lacking in detail...could be just wear but a cast fantasy piece is possible. Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 10/10/2017 10:51 am Thanks for the input! I'll admit that I don't know Sassanian coins especially well - just where to look to attribute based on crown type and mint mark/year. Isn't there a relatively cheap, comprehensive book on them out there somewhere? Might have to invest if I am going to expand my collection. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/10/2017 1:37 pm Sasanian Numismatics by Robert Gobl is the book to get. You can find them on Vcoins or ebay for under $20. There are also several old references in PDF form that you can download from the web. Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 01/08/2019 3:45 pm Updating for posterity! This coin is an imitation of Kavadh I, either of local tribal or else Hepthalite origin. I was able to find two more, at least one of which is a die match: https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=17234 https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=155939 Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/08/2019 4:25 pm Glad you were able to find a reference for the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 01/08/2019 7:24 pm Really nice, interesting coin Steve! Quote: I was able to find two more, at least one of which is a die match: Sorry but I cant see the die match?!...Paul Report this Post to the Staff
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