From the collection of A. de Loye (1816-1898), curator of the Calvet library and Museum in Avignon
Lot 1673
SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I, 223/4-240. Hemidrachm (Silver, 19 mm, 2.00 g, 3 h), Mint B (Hamadan). 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, pl. 15, 215. Beautifully toned. Very fine.

From the collection of Augustin de Loye (1816-1898), curator of the Calvet library and Museum in Avignon.
Starting price:
50 CHF
Hammer price:
240 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
11 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 22-May-21, 23:56:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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