Jon Baker Collection (Ancient)
Lot 3567 Session 12 (11.30am Friday) Jon Baker Collection (Ancient)
Estimate $200
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SOLD $210
SASANIAN KING, Artashir II, (A.D. 379-383), silver drachm, Type I/I, (4.09 grams), obv. bust to right with crown as a close-fitting headress, pearl border and globe aabove, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar with attendants, holding spears, facing altar, (cf.Sellwood 34, Gobl 122, M.910) (illustrated). Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare.
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