SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Obol (13mm, 0.59 g, 3h). Mint B ("Hamadan"). Phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30.Electronic Auction 484 Central Asian, Silver Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Obol (13mm, 0.59 g, 3h). Mint B ("Hamadan"). Phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30. Bust right, wearing diadem (type G) and Parthian-style tiara decorated with star(?); pellet to left of tiara / Fire altar (flames 1) with diadems (type G). SNS Type IIc(3c, d)/3a(2b); cf. Sunrise 696. Deposits. VF. Very rare. |