396, Lot: 449. Estimate $100. Sold for $170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Obol (15mm, 0.66 g, 3h). 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 2) with diadems (type G). SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b); Sunrise –. VF, toned.