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Lot 3703    SESSION 17 (9.30AM FRIDAY 28TH JULY)    Greek Silver & Bronze Coins

Estimate $100
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $90

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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