Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4009 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $100
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SOLD $250
SASANIAN KING, Ardashir, I (A.D. 224-240), silver drachm, (3.33 g), obv. bearded bust to right of king, wearing close-fitting headress with globe above, legend around, rev. fire altar, without attendants (Sellwood type III, Plate I, 10, Gobl 9, M.789-795). Has been worn with rough pitted surface, fine and rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought in Tehran c.1980.
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