Sale: Triton VII, Lot: 565. Estimate $300. Closing Date: Monday, 12 January 2004. Sold For $775. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Ardashir I. 224-241 AD. AR Drachm (4.08 gm). "The Mazda worshipper, the divine Ardashir, the king of kings of Iran who is descended from the Gods" in Pahlavi, diademed and cuirassed bust right; 4th crown type (no crown—diadem only), pellet behind head / "Fire of Ardashir" in Pahlavi, fire altar with no attendants. Göbl V/2; Paruck 57 var. (no pellet); Alram 681; MACW 788 var. (same); De Morgan pg. 661, 12 var. (no pellet). Lightly toned, good VF. Rare. ($300)