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LOT 3029
Sasanian Kings, Ardashir I BI Tetradrachm. AD 223/4-240.
Mint C (Ctesiphon"). Phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30. Diademed bust to right, wearing Parthian-style tiara decorated with star; legend in Pahlavi around / Fire altar with diadems; legend in Pahlavi around. Sunrise 700. Near Very Fine.(10.83gr, 27mm, 9h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
From a UK private collection.
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