★ Very rare. ★
SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. AD. 223/4-240. AR Obol (0.72 gm; 15 mm). Coronation type. Struck circa AD. 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and mural crown / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type R). SNS type V(4a)/3a(2b); Göbl type IV/2; Paruck -; Saeedi 56; Sunrise 723. Minor die break on obverse and reverse (raised line, not a scratch), otherwise well struck on a nice broad flan. Choice EF. Lightly toned. Very Rare.
Price realized | 480 USD |
Starting price | 480 USD |
Estimate | 800 USD |