Movers, Shakers and Stabilizers
ARDASHIR I and
SHAPUR I "the Great"
Sasanian Empire
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
ANCIENT - GREEK EMPIRES (6th CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) SASANIAN EMPIRE Shahpur I, AD 240-272 |
| Item Description: |
AR Drachm Sasanian Empire |
| Full Grade: |
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| Owner: |
karl49 |
Owner Comments:
Pictured are my uncertified coin(s):
SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. 223-240 AD. AR Drachm (4.39 gm; 27 mm). Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps; / Fire altar (flames 1) with diadems (type R). SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b) (pl. 8, A15); Göbl type III/2/2; Paruck 34; cf. Saeedi 25-6; Sunrise 713. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Choice EF. Toned.