Sale: Triton VII, Lot: 566. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Monday, 12 January 2004.  Sold For $200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Ardashir I. 224-241 AD. AR Obol (0.53 gm). "The Mazda worshipper, the divine Ardashir, the king of kings of Iran who is descended from the Gods" in Pahlavi, diademed and cuirassed bust right; 4th crown type (no crown—diadem only) / "Fire of Ardashir" in Pahlavi, fire altar with no attendants. Göbl V/2; Paruck -; Alram 682; MACW -; De Morgan pg. 661, 13 var. (no pellet). VF, slightly ragged edge. Rare. ($200)

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 60 (22 May 2002), lot 1043.