SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Obol (16mm, 0.68 g, 3h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon")Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Good VF.Electronic Auction 532 Central Asian, Silver Estimate: $ 100 |
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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Obol (16mm, 0.68 g, 3h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon")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 / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type R). SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b); Sunrise 718. Toned, deposits, edge chipped. Good VF. |