Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 14  –  12 - 13 December 2020

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 14

Celtic, Greek, Central Asian, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval, Islamic and Modern ...

Part 1: Sa, 12.12.2020, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 13.12.2020, from 1:00 PM CET
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Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir III, 628-630. Drachm (Silver, 31 mm, 4.16 g, 3 h), AYLAN, RY 2 = 629/30. Draped bust of Ardashir III to right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent; behind head, AFZUT ('Increase' in Pahlawi); before head, RTHŠTR ('Ardashir' in Pahlawi). Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, six-pointed star; in upper right field, crescent; to left, date; to right, AYLAN (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SSCT 4274. A very attractive example. Extremely fine.

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Price realized 220 CHF
Starting price 25 CHF
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