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Exteremely rare variation with portrait turning left.
Lot 138: SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. 224-240 AD. AR Obol. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 347)
- Sold Winning Bid: $3,625
- 7 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. 224-240 AD. AR Obol (0.65 gm; 14 mm). Mint B (“Hamadam”), phase 3, ca. AD 233/4-238/9. Bust of Ardashir I turning left, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with kor ymbos and earflaps. / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type R). SNS type IIIb(4a)/3a(2b), pl. 15, A42; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Not in Sunrise. Lovely strike on a nice flan. Exteremely rare variation of the coin with portrait turning left. Published in Gobl (similar coin). RRR. "First one we have ever had".
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 138
- Listing #: 215219
- Closed: Monday, April 20, 2020 4:45:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $1,000