SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) III. AD 628-630. AR Drachm (33mm, 4.14 g, 9h). NY (Nēhāvand[?]) mint. Dated RY 1 (AD 628/9). VF.

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Lot: 384. Estimated: $ 100

Central Asian, Silver

Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) III. AD 628-630. AR Drachm (33mm, 4.14 g, 9h). NY (Nēhāvand[?]) mint. Dated RY 1 (AD 628/9). Bust right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, two wings, and korymbos set on crescent; ribbon on left shoulder, crescent and ribbon on right; stars flanking crown / Fire altar with ribbons and attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SC Tehran 4301 var. (RY 2); Sunrise –; CNG E-449, lot 261 (same obv. die). Iridescent toning, a couple of die scratches on reverse, slight weakness. VF.


Closing Date and Time: 17 April 2024 at 12:07:40 ET.

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