Triton XIV, Lot: 458. Estimate $500. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (26mm, 4.57 g, 3h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type G) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps / Fire altar (flames 3) with diadems (type G); no attendants, pellet to right of altar shaft. SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b); Göbl type III/2/2; cf. Paruck 42; Saeedi 48. EF, areas of light toning. Excellent metal quality.

From the William B. Warden, Jr. Collection.