| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 1236 Price realized: 420 CHF (Approx. 477 USD / 441 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I, 223/4-240. Obol (Silver, 15 mm, 0.70 g, 4 h), Mint B (Hamadan), circa 233/4-238/9. MZDYSN BGY 'RTHŠTR MRKAN MRKA 'YR'N MNW CTRY MN YZD'N ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Ardashir, King of Kings of Iran who has lineage from the Gods' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Ardashir I to right, wearing diadem and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and earflaps. Rev. NWRA ZY 'RTHŠTR ('Fire of Ardashir' in Pahlawi) Fire altar with diadems. SNS I, type IIIb(4a)/3b(2b). Sharply struck and nicely toned. Minor deposits, otherwise, about extremely fine. Ex Leu 11, 14 May 2022, 182 and from the Graeculus Collection, Peus 428, 28 April 2021, 477. Starting price: 100 CHF |  |
