359, Lot: 163. Estimate $100. Sold for $80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LOCAL ISSUES, Merv. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir). Sasanian vassal, circa AD 240-262. Æ Drachm (18mm, 2.94 g, 4h). Bust right, wearing diadem and hair tied in ball above head / Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) left on horse. Loginov & Nikitin 1 158; Alram 1218A. Fine, rough brown surfaces, cleaning scratches.