Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 768. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005.  Sold For $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of PERSIS. Artaxerses (Ardaxsir) I. Early-mid 3rd century BC. AR Drachm (4.18 gm, 8h). Head right, wearing diadem and satrapal cap (kyrbasia) / Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda; on left, Artaxerses standing right; to right, standard. Alram 522. Good VF, toned, minor flan flaws on obverse. Excellent metal. ($750)