SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (25mm, 4.06 g, 3h). Mint C (Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Good VF.Electronic Auction 562 Central Asian, Silver Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (25mm, 4.06 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); pellet to right of altar shaft. SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b) and pl. 10, 154; Sunrise 715. Toned with traces of iridescence, minor porosity, marks under tone. Good VF. |