By: Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.
lot # 2351 - ancient greek coinage
Sasanian Kingdom. Ardashir I. Silver Drachm (2.9 g), AD 223/4-240. Mint A ("Stakhr"), ca. AD 205/6-224. Diademed bust of Ardashir I facing, wearing Parthian-style tiara ornamented with pellet-in-crescent. Reverse Diademed head of Papak left, wearing Parthian-style tiara with pellet-in-crescent. SNS Type I(1)/1(1); Göbl I/1. The earliest Sasanian coin. Well detailed. Very rare and seldom offered. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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