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Search Advanced Search Search By Coin ID     Home ANCIENT/BYZANTINE Ancient Spain (872) Byzantine (753) MEDIEVAL/EARLY WORLD Germany (30) MODERN WORLD COUNTERFEITS AND IMITATIONS   Submit New Coin(s)   Sponsors page Terms of Service Contact Us About Us FAQ Page Coin Detail Click here to see enlarged image. ID:     711213      [UNVERIFIED] Type:     Ancient East Region:     SASANIAN EMPIRE Issuer:     Ardashir I Date Ruled:     224-240 AD Metal:     Silver Denomination:     Drachm Weight:     4.56 g Die Axis:     3 h Obverse Description:     "The Mazda worshipper, the divine Ardashir, the king of kings of Iran who is descended from the Gods" in Pahlavi, crowned bust right; diadem only (4th) crown type; pellet in field above left shoulder Reverse Description:     "Fire of Ardashir" in Pahlavi, fire altar with no attendants Primary Reference:     SNS Type VII/3b var. (no pellet) Reference2:     cf. Göbl V/2 Reference3:     Paruck 57 var. (same) Reference4:     Alram 681 var. (same); MACW -; De Morgan P. 661, 12 var. (same) Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=76441 Grade:     Good VF, exceptional for issue Notes:     Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 1213 ($1000)

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