Greek Silver and Bronze Coins
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Lot 3199 SESSION 11 (9.30am Thursday) Greek Silver and Bronze Coins
Estimate $100
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SASANIAN KING, Ardashir, I (A.D. 224-240), billon tetradrachm, (12.028 grams), obv. bearded bust to right of king, wearing close-fitting headress with ear flaps, legend around, rev. fire altar, without attendants (Sellwood type II, Plate I, 5, Gobl 7, M.784-6). Uneven tone, nearly very fine and rare.
Ex William B. Porter USA Collection.
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