SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (27mm, 4.42 g, 3h). Mint B ("Hamadan"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Near EF.

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Lot: 251. Estimated: $ 200

Central Asian, Silver

Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (27mm, 4.42 g, 3h). Mint B ("Hamadan"). 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 left of diadem knot and right of korymbos / Fire altar (flames 1) with diadems (type G); pellets flanking legs. SNS Type IIIb(4a)/3b(2b); Sunrise –. Iridescent toning, light roughness and porosity, a couple of scratches, slight double strike on reverse. Near EF.


Closing Date and Time: 26 April 2023 at 11:23:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.