189, Lot: 60. Estimate $150. Sold for $500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur I. AD 240-272. AR Drachm (4.18 g, 3h). Mint I (Ctesiphon). Phase 1c, circa 251-258 AD. Crowned bust right / Fire altar with attendants; pellet to left of flames. SNS Type IIc/1a, Style O, Group d; Göbl type I/1. Good VF. Attractive, sharp strike and good quality metal.