Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 20  –  16 - 18 July 2022

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 20

Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and World c...

Part 1: Sa, 16.07.2022, from 12:54 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 17.07.2022, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Mo, 18.07.2022, from 12:00 PM CEST
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Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir III, 628-630. Drachm (Silver, 34 mm, 4.18 g, 3 h), AW (Ohrmazd-Ardashir), RY 2 = 629/30. Draped bust of Ardashir III to right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent; behind head, AFZUT ('Increase' in Pahlawi); before head, RTHŠTR ('Ardashir' in Pahlawi). Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, six-pointed star; in upper right field, crescent; to left, date; to right, AW (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SSCT 4259. Struck from slightly worn dies and with a few minor marks, otherwise, very fine.

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Starting price 25 CHF
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