Lot 1985
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, (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).
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150