Lot 57
Sasanian Kingdom. Ardashir I. Silver Hemidrachm (2.16g), AD 233-239. Mint C (Ctesiphon). Bust of Ardashi I to right, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps, trefoil of pellets behind head and on left shoulder. Reverse: Fire-altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G); pellet to right of altar shaft. SNS type Iiia (4a)/ 3a (2b); Gõbl type III/2/2; Paruck __; Saeedi __; Sunrise 717 (this coin). Very scarce denomination. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP
Ex Goldberg's Sale 98, Lot 2161.
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