SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (25mm, 4.07 g, 3h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9.Electronic Auction 471 Central Asian, Silver Sold For $ 1 200. 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, 4.07 g, 3h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and mural crown; three pellets to right / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type R). SNS Type V(4a)/3a(2b), A33; cf. Sunrise 721. A few light scratches on obverse, some small deposits on reverse. Near EF. |