SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (25mm, 4.06 g, 3h). Mint C (Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. VF.Electronic Auction 558 Central Asian, Silver Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (25mm, 4.06 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 G). SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b); Sunrise 713. Toned with traces of iridescence, deposits in devices. light porosity, marks. VF. |