Greek Silver & Bronze
Lot 1985 Greek Silver & Bronze
Estimate $250
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SASSANIAN KING, Ardashir I (A.D. 224-240), silver drachm, (4.110 grams), obv. bearded bust to right of king, wearing close-fitting head-dress with globe above, legend around, rev. fire altar, without attendants (Sellwood type III, Plate I, 10, Gobl 9, M.789-795). Small edge breaks, otherwise good very fine/nearly extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Ex. Gerhard Hirsch, Munich, auction sale 168, 24th November 1990 (lot 402, illustrated).
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Lot 1985 This lot
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Estimate $250
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