The K Sugden collection of coins

Sasanian

Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery

226 - 651

The K.Sugden collection of Sasanian coins: 127 pieces ranging in date from Ardeshir I to Yazdegard III, (226-651 AD). Mainly silver drachmas struck from a silver sheet. On the obverse is the ruler in a plumed crown, on the reverse a fire altar of Zoro.

• Medium: silver
• Art Fund Grant: £1250 ( Total: £5,000)
• ArtFunded in: 1988
• Vendor: Keith Sugden F.R.N.S.

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