Lot 1983
Sale 60 · An Important Collection of Australian Banknotes, Australian & World Coins
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Description
Sassanian King, Ardashir I (A.D. 224-240), silver drachm, (3.488 grams), obv. bearded bust to right of king [Parthian type], wearing tiara, centre a star, star on bust at bottom, legend around, rev. fire altar, without attendants (Sellwood type II, Plate I, 6; cf.Gobl 6, cf.M.787). Possibly has been mounted in field, otherwise very fine and a very rare type.
Ex. Spink Numismatic Circular, London, May 1990 (2384 illustrated).
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $320