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Lot 96: SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I and Papak. Silver Drachm. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 359)
- Sold Winning Bid: $600
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I and Papak. AD. 223/4-240. Silver Drachm (3.26 gm; 23 mm). Last of the Persis series and first of the Sasanian Imperial Coinage. Mint A (“Stakhr”), phase 1, ca. AD 205/6-223/ 4. Bearded head of Ardashir I facing, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara with pellet-in-crescent / Bearded head of Papak left, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara with pellet-in-crescent. SNS type I(1)/1(1) (pl. 1, 1-3); Göbl type I/1; Paruck 4-7; Saeedi 7; Sunrise 691. Nice style. Well struck on a nice full flan. Complete dotted circle on both sides. Choice EF. Toned.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 96
- Listing #: 214472
- Closed: Monday, April 5, 2021 4:31:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $1,000