A fine portrait of Ardashir I
Lot 992
SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I, 223/4-240. Drachm (Silver, 26 mm, 4.28 g, 4 h), Mint C (Ktesiphon), 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 mural crown. Rev. NWRA ZY 'RTHŠTR ('Fire of Ardashir' in Pahlawi) Fire altar with diadems. SNS I, type V(4a)/3a(2b). Sunrise 721. An attractive example with a portrait of fine style. Extremely fine.


Ex Leu 7, 24-25 October 2020, 1410.
Starting price:
100 CHF
Hammer price:
1400 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
13 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 27-Feb-21, 18:15:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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