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]
ProvenanceFrom a UK private collection.
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LOT 3029
Sasanian Kings, Ardashir I BI Tetradrachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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Ionia, Ephesos. Phanes EL Hekte - 1/6 Stater. Circa 625-600 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
Forepart of stag to right, head reverted / Abstract geometric pattern within incuse square punch. Weidauer -; SNG von Aulock -; Zhuyuetang -; Fischer-Bosset, White Gold, p. 469, 20b. 2.30gr, 9mm
Very Fine. Nice blue iridescence around the devices on obverse. Very rare denomination.
From a Swiss private collection, before 2005.
The Phanes coins, so called for the name inscribed on them, are early electrum coins issued in seven denominations and are the most ancient inscribed coin series at present known. -
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Parthian Dynasty AR Drachms Group [4]. 1st century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Four silver Drachms of the Parthian Dynasty. 19.98gr total
Acquired on the UK market before 2000; Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Kings of Parthia, Mithradates II AR Drachm. 121-91 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Ekbatana mint; struck circa 96/5-93/2 BC. Diademed and draped bust to left, wearing tiara decorated with six-rayed star / Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow. Sellwood 28.3; Shore 97; Sunrise 298. 4.07gr, 21mm, 12h
Near Very Fine.
From a UK private collection.
