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Electronic Auction 491

Lot nuber 166

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
Lot: 166.
 Estimated: $ 400

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.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 484 (27 January 2021), lot 482 (hammer $1800).


Closing Date and Time: 5 May 2021 at 10:55:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.