376, Lot: 316. Estimate $100. Sold for $120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. Æ Sixteenth(?) Chalkous (12mm, 1.16 g, 3h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and Parthian-style tiara / Fire altar (flames 1d) with diadems (type R). SNS type IIi?3a; Sunrise –. VF, earthen dark green patina.