Lot 101: Sasanian Kingdom. Ardashir I. A.D. 223/4-240. AR drachm. Mint B ("Hamadan").

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 24 (Auction 331)

Description

Sasanian Kingdom. Ardashir I. A.D. 223/4-240. AR drachm (26 mm, 4.30 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. Great style and wonderfully toned. Choice extremely fine.

Previously sold in Triskeles 23, 276, but buyer never paid.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 101
Listing #: 223626
Closed: Monday, July 16, 2018 6:33:20 PM CT
Estimate: $500

Sold Winning Bid: $855
16 Bid(s)

Description

Previously sold in Triskeles 23, 276, but buyer never paid.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 101
Listing #: 223626
Closed: Monday, July 16, 2018 6:33:20 PM CT
Estimate: $500