Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4042 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $200
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SOLD $120
SASANIAN, kings of, Ardashir III (A.D.628-630), silver drachm, (3.97 g), year 2, Aparshahr mint, obv. bust to right wearing mural crown two wings and a korymbos set on crescent, crescent and stars (3) on outer edge, rev. fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, star and crescents (4) on outer edge, (Sellwood 70, Gobl type II/1, No.227, cf.SNS 676 for type). Bright, very fine or better, rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from I.S.Wright, June 22, 1993.
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