Sasanian Kingdom (Ancient Persia)
Sasanian Kingdom. Ardashir I. Silver Drachm (4.2g), AD 233-239. Diademed bust of Ardashir right with hair tied up in a ball. Reverse: Ornate fire-altar with ribbons. Sunrise 710; Gõbl 16. Rare. Excellent bold strike on good metal with light tone about the borders. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000
Ex Stack's Bowers Jan. 2013 NYINC Session A, lot 282.