Greek Silver & Bronze
Lot 2216 Greek Silver & Bronze
Estimate $600
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SOLD $500
SASSANIAN KINGS, Ardashir, I (A.D. 224-240), billon tetradrachm, (13.0 grams), obv. bearded bust to right of king, wearing close-fitting headress with ear flaps, legend around, rev. fire altar, without attendants (Sellwood type II, Plate I, 5, Gobl 7, M.784). Extremely fine and very rare in this condition.
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