SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (24mm, 4.26 g, 3h). Mint C (Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9.

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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (24mm, 4.26 g, 3h). Mint C (Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps; pellet; to right of diadem / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G). SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b) Sunrise 713 var. (diadems [type R]). EF. Well struck, good metal.

From the M.J.W. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 90 (2 May 2012), lot 885.


Closing Date and Time: 29 January 2020 at 12:07:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.