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Auction 42 9 Jan 2018
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Sasanian Kingdom. Ardashir I. Gold Dinar (4.01 g), AD 223/4-240. Mint C ('Ctesiphon'), phase 3, ca. AD 233/4-238/9. Bust of Ardashir I right, wearing diadem (type G) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps. rev. Fire altar (flames 1) with diadems (type R). SNS Type Iiia(4a)/3a(2b) (p. 306, n. 5 - this coin); Göbl III/1/2; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 712. Extremely Rare - only a few known to exist. Well centered. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $7,000