SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (24mm, 3.59 g, 3h). Mint B ("Hamadan"). Phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30.Electronic Auction 491 Central Asian, Silver Sold For $ 950. 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, 3.59 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 1) with diadems (type G). SNS Type IIb(3c?)/3a(2b); cf. Sunrise 696. Find patina, traces of deposits, light porosity. VF. Very rare. |