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SASSANIAN KING, Ardashir, I (A.D. 224-240), silver drachm, (4.25 grams), 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). Light scratches, nearly extremely fine and very rare in this condition.
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Lot 1980
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Lot 1981
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Lot 1982 This lot
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Estimate $200
Lot 1983
SASSANIAN KING, Ardashir I, (A.D. 224-242), silver hemidrachm, obv. bust to right with long beard, ...
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Lot 1984
SASSANIAN KING, Ardashir, I (A.D. 224-240), silver drachm, (4.41 grams), obv. bearded bust to right ...
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