Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2021 Auction 18-19 Jan 2021
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SASSANIAN EMPIRE. Ardashir I, A.D. 223/4-240. AR Drachm (4.32 gms), Mint B ("Hamadan"), ca. A.D. 233/4-238/9. NEARLY EXTREMELY FINE.
SNS type-IIIb(4a)/3b(3c); Sunrise-Unlisted. Obverse: Bust right, wearing diadem and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and earflaps; Reverse: Fire altar with diadems; pellets flanking altar shaft. Fairly boldly struck for the type, this example offers great brilliance along with a charming light gray tone.
Estimate: $300.00- $450.00
SNS type-IIIb(4a)/3b(3c); Sunrise-Unlisted. Obverse: Bust right, wearing diadem and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and earflaps; Reverse: Fire altar with diadems; pellets flanking altar shaft. Fairly boldly struck for the type, this example offers great brilliance along with a charming light gray tone.
Estimate: $300.00- $450.00