Sasanian Kingdom (Ancient Persia)
Sasanian Kingdom. Ardashir I. Silver Drachm (4.58g), AD 223-239. Mint C (Ctesiphon), Phase 3. Bust of Ardashir to right wearing diadem (type G) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps. Reverse: Fire-altar, pellet to left of altar shaft; counterclockwise around from right. SNS type IIia 4a/3a (2b), pl. 10, 153; Gõbl type III/2/2. Uniform light grey tone. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300
Ex Triton XVII, lot 483.
Price realized | 500 USD |
Starting price | 240 USD |
Estimate | 300 USD |