Sale: Nomos 10, Lot: 62. Estimate CHF500. Closing Date: Sunday, 17 May 2015. Sold For CHF400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I (Ardax� r), 223/4-240. Drachm (Silver, 24mm, 4.23 g 9), Ctesiphon, 233/4-238/9.
Pehlevi inscription Diademed bust of Ardashir to right wearing close-fitting headdress with globular crest and korymbos.
Rev. Pehlevi inscription Fire altar with pellet to left. G�bl type III/2/2. Saeedi 49 SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b) (pl. 10, 153). Sunrise 714. An attractive, well centered piece. Extremely fine.
From the Sunrise Collection.