SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.28 g, 9h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30.Electronic Auction 465 Central Asian, Billon Sold For $ 110. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. BI Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.28 g, 9h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). 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 IIc(3b)(?)/3a(2b); Sunrise –; Zeno –. Rough brown surfaces. Good VF. Very rare. |