SASSANIAN EMPIRE. Ardashir I, A.D. 223-240. AR Drachm (4.24 gms)

SASSANIAN EMPIRE. Ardashir I, A.D. 223-240. AR Drachm (4.24 gms), Mint C ("Ctesiphon"), ca. A.D. 233/4-238/9. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Sunrise-714 (This coin illustrated); SNS Type-IIIa. Obverse: Bust right wearing diadem and headdress with korymbos; Reverse: Fire altar with diadems. A well-preserved Drachm lacking any major defect and offering an exquisite portrait of the Sassanian founder. Some unobtrusive cleaning marks but overall retaining great luster and eye appeal. Estimate: $600 - $900. Click here for certification details from NGC. 公元223-240年薩珊帝國．阿爾達希爾一世銀製德拉克馬（4.24公克）古幣。 正面：半身像朝右，戴頭帶及帶科琳波斯頭飾；反面：祭火壇配頭帶裝飾。保存完好，無明顯瑕疵，薩珊王朝開國肖像雋永傳神。雖有輕微清洗痕跡，然光澤充沛，賞心悦目。

Estimate:$360

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