Lot 179: Sasanian Kingdom. Ardashir I. A.D. 223/4-240. AR drachm. Mint B ("Hamadan").

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 11 (Auction 305)

Description

Sasanian Kingdom. Ardashir I. A.D. 223/4-240. AR drachm (26 mm, 3.95 g, 3 h). Mint B ("Hamadan"). Diademed bust of Ardashir I right, wearing close-fitting headdress with earflaps and with korymbos / Fire altar with diadems; no attendants, pellet to left and right of altar shaft. SNS type IIIa(4a)/3e; Göbl type III/1/2; cf. Sunrise 703. Toned. Good very fine.

The 3e reverse type appears to be rarer than the other varieties.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 179
Listing #: 193613
Closed: Thursday, April 17, 2014 5:59:20 PM CT
Estimate: $400

Sold Winning Bid: $305
4 Bid(s)

Description

The 3e reverse type appears to be rarer than the other varieties.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 179
Listing #: 193613
Closed: Thursday, April 17, 2014 5:59:20 PM CT
Estimate: $400