189, Lot: 59. Estimate $150. Sold for $575. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur I. AD 240-272. AR Drachm (4.07 g, 9h). Mint I (Ctesiphon). Phase 1a, circa 240-243/4 AD. Crowned bust right / Fire altar with attendants; pellet to left of flames. SNS Type IIc/1a, Style A, Group indeterminent; Göbl type I/1. Good VF, lightly toned.