SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (28mm, 4.35 g, 9h). Mint C (Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9.Electronic Auction 458 Central Asian, Silver Sold For $ 190. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (28mm, 4.35 g, 9h). 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; pellet; to right of diadem / Fire altar (flames 1) with diadems (type G). SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a and cf. pl. 8, 124; Sunrise –. Toned. Good VF. |