SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (26mm, 4.42 g, 3h). Mint C (Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 538
Lot: 337. Estimated: $ 200

Central Asian, Silver

Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (26mm, 4.42 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 / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type R). SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b) (pl. 8, 126); Sunrise 713. Iridescent toning. Good VF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 366 (13 January 2016), lot 616.


Closing Date and Time: 10 May 2023 at 11:52:00 ET.

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