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Lot 132: SASANIAN KINGS. Ardeshir I. 224-241 AD. AR Drachm. Rare variety. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 345)
- Sold Winning Bid: $160
- 13 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Ardeshir I. 224-241 AD. AR Drachm (3.76 gm; 25 mm). Mint C (“Ctesiphon”). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type G) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps / Fire altar (flames 3) with diadems (type G); pellet to right of altar shaft. SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b) (pl. 10, 154); Göbl type III/2/2; cf. Paruck 42; Saeedi 48; Sunrise 715var. Large pellet on the pillar of the fire altar. Some hairline scratches. Original dark patina. Choice Good VF. Rare variety.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 132
- Listing #: 190319
- Closed: Friday, February 14, 2020 3:43:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $100