LOCAL ISSUES, Merv. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir). Sasanian vassal, circa AD 240-262. Æ Pashiz (16mm, 2.06 g, 3h). Type 3.Electronic Auction 478 Central Asian, Bronze Sold For $ 325. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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LOCAL ISSUES, Merv. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir). Sasanian vassal, circa AD 240-262. Æ Pashiz (16mm, 2.06 g, 3h). Type 3. Bust left, wearing diadem and hair tied in ball above head / Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) left on horse. Loginov & Nikitin 1 176-80; Alram 1218B; Zeno 218156. Dark green and brown patina. Near VF. Rare variety with portrait left. |