Watch List notes:

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I, 223/4-240. Drachm (Silver, 25 mm, 4.24 g, 4 h), Mint B ('Hamadan'), circa 233/4-238/9. MZDYSN BGY 'RTHŠTR MRKAN MRKA 'YR'N MNW CTRY MN YZD'N ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Ardashir, King of Kings of Iran who has lineage from the Gods' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Ardashir I to right, wearing diadem and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps. Rev. NWRA ZY 'RTHŠTR ('Fire of Ardashir' in Pahlawi) Fire altar with diadems. SNS I, type V(4a)/3b(2b). Sunrise 721. A bright and very attractive example. Extremely fine.


Ex Leu 7, 24-25 October 2020, 1409.