CNG 103, Lot: 495. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (25mm, 4.60 g, 9h). Mint B ("Hamadan"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G); pellet to lower left and right. SNS type VII(4a)/3b(2b); Sunrise 709. EF, toned. Rare.