SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (24mm, 4.26 g, 3h). Mint C (Ctesiphon"). Phase 4, circa AD 238/9-240.Electronic Auction 478 Central Asian, Silver Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (24mm, 4.26 g, 3h). Mint C (Ctesiphon"). Phase 4, circa AD 238/9-240. Bust right, wearing diadem (type G) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps; pellet on shoulder / Fire altar (flames 4a) with diadems (type G). SNS type IIIa/3a; Sunrise –. Toned, light scratches and marks, areas of weak strike. VF. |