Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Electronic Auction 443 1 May 2019
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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AV Dinar (24mm, 7.07 g, 12h). Indian imitation. Bareheaded and draped beardless bust right; pseudo-Pahlavi legend around / Lighted fire altar; pseudo-Pahlavi legend around. Cf. SNS type VII(4a)/3b(2b) (for rev.); otherwise unpublished in the standard references. Fine, double strike on reverse, two holes for suspension. An enigmatic piece of cross-cultural interest.