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Lot 137: SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. AD. 224-240. Silver Drachm. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 347)
- Starting Bid: $300
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. AD. 224-240. Silver Drachm (4.32 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 left of altar shaft. SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b) (pl. 10, 153); Gobl type III/2/2; cf. Paruck 42; Saeedi 49; Sunrise 714var. Elegant style. Sharply struck on a nice flan. Large pellet under the fire altar. Choice Superb EF. Lightly toned.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 137
- Listing #: 207247
- Closed: Monday, April 20, 2020 4:45:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $500