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CNG 97, Lot: 459. Estimate $750.
Sold for $575. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (24mm, 4.05 g, 3h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and Parthian-style tiara decorated with star / Fire altar (flames 1) with diadems (type R). SNS type IIe(3c)/3a(2b); Göbl type II/4a/2; Sunrise 698. Good VF, toned, a couple of small die breaks and flan cracks, a few light scratches under tone, minor porosity.