Lot 3561

Description

Sasanian King, Ardashir, I (A.D. 224-240), silver drachm, (3.490 grams), obv. bearded bust to right of king, wearing close-fitting head-dress, legend around, rev. fire altar, without attendants (Sellwood type II, Plate I, 4, Gobl 18, M.787); another silver drachm, (3.920 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 9-10, M.789-795); another similar (3.760 grams); another half drachm, (1.834 grams), (Sellwood type IV, Plate I, 7; Gobl 11, M.796-8); billon tetradrachm, (11.302 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); and a copy of a drachm. One chipped half drachm mounted, otherwise very good - nearly very fine, some scarce. (6)