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 132
Lot: 573. Estimated: $ 500

Central Asian, Silver

Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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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, traces of deposits. Near EF. Extremely rare and exceptional for issue.

Ex Pars Coins inventory PCW-S1928.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Two – Lot 319-587 will be held Monday afternoon, 18 May 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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