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90, Lot: 156. Estimate $125.
Sold for $188. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Ardashir III. 628-630 AD. AR Drachm (32mm, 4.15 gm). ST (Istakhr) mint. Dated year 2 (629 AD). Crowned and cuirassed bust right, ribbon over right shoulder; crescent and ribbon over left, star behind crown, star in crescent before / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames. Göbl I/1; Alram 924. VF, toned, a few reverse die breaks.

From the Bellaria Collection. Ex Spink Numismatic Circular (September 1981), no. 6104.

See lot 154 for notes on the reign of this king.