Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4008 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $200
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SASANIAN KING, Ardashir, I (A.D. 224-240), billon tetradrachm, (13.16 g), 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.784-6). Uneven tone, traces of green, otherwise very fine and rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from I.S.Wright Sydney January 2, 2004.^
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