Lot 3582

Description

Sasanian King, Artashir III, (A.D. 628-630), silver drachms, BISh = Bishapur year 2, (3.98 grams), another ART = Gor mint, year 2 (4.15 grams), another AIRAN = Shush mint, year 2 (3.01 grams), obv. beardless bust of child-king to right with crown wearing headress with crescent before, ornamental globe above, name in outer margin, star and crescents on three sides, rev. fire altar with attendants, (Sellwood 69-70, Gobl 225-227, M.1227-1231). First chipped with hoard patina, last clipped, otherwise fine - nearly extremely fine. (3)