SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Obol (23mm, 0.50 g, 3h). Mint B ("Hamadan"). Phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 380.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

Central Asian, Silver

Estimate: $ 500

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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Obol (23mm, 0.50 g, 3h). Mint B ("Hamadan"). Phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30. Bust right, wearing diadem (type G) and Parthian-style tiara decorated with star / Fire altar (flames 2b) with diadems (type R); no attendants. SNS type IIc(3)/3a(2b); cf. Sunrise 697. Iridescent toning, spot of flat strike, traces of deposits. Near EF. Extremely rare and exceptional for issue.

Ex Pars Coins inventory PCW-S1928 (ND).


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 129 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 13-14 May 2025. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 13 May at 2 PM ET.

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