SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (24mm, 3.81 g, 3h). Mint B ("Hamadan"). Phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30. VF.

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Lot: 250. Estimated: $ 500

Central Asian, Silver

Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (24mm, 3.81 g, 3h). Mint B ("Hamadan"). Phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and Parthian-style tiara decorated with star / Fire altar (flames 1) with diadems (type R). SNS Type IIb(3c?)/3a(2b); cf. Sunrise 696. Toned with iridescence, a couple of spots of copper oxide, areas of double strike. VF. Very rare.


Closing Date and Time: 26 April 2023 at 11:23:00 ET.

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