SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (27mm, 4.29 g, 9h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. VF.

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Lot: 328. Estimated: $ 300

Central Asian, Silver

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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (27mm, 4.29 g, 9h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and mural crown; pellets flanking crown / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G). SNS Type V(4a)/3a(2b) and pl. 13., 190; Sunrise 721 (this coin). Toned with iridescence, areas of find patina, hairline flan crack, area of porosity and double strike on reverse. VF. Rare.

Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 26 (8 July 2023), lot 1905.


Closing Date and Time: 7 February 2024 at 11:49:00 ET.

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