Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Auction 98 6-7 Jun 2017
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Sasanian Kingdom. Ardashir I. Silver Obol (0.46 g), AD 223/4-240. Mint C ("Ctesiphon"), phase 3, ca. AD 233/4-238/9. Bust of Ardashir I right, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps; pellets flanking head. Reverse: Fire altar (flames 1) with diadems (type R). SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b); Göbl type III/2/2; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 718 (this coin). Needle sharp and absolutely superb. Lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 600